A FUNDRAISER has been set up to support a young woman who sustained “life-changing” injuries in a Donegal collision which tragically claimed the life of her boyfriend.
Lucy Robb, who is 18 years old from Randalstown, Co Antrim, is recovering in Dublin’s Mater Hospital after the devastating collision in Pettigo.
Her boyfriend, Ronan King (24) from Lurgan, Co Armagh, died in the collision involving a car and 4×4 vehicle on the R232 at Fincashel on August 2.
A GoFundMe page entitled ‘Help Lucy on her road to recovery following a serious RTA’ has been set up by Lucy’s aunt, Anne-Marie Murphy and her mother, Caroline Robb.
The page is gathering funds to help towards the cost of Lucy’s rehabilitation treatment and has now raised over £21,000.
In a statement on the page, Anne-Marie shared that Lucy is currently in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where she is expected to remain “for a considerable amount of time as she fights through extremely serious, life‑changing injuries.”
Lucy was due to receive her A-Level results this Thursday and had hoped to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy at Ulster University in Derry.
“Instead, she is now facing a long and complex road of recovery, rehabilitation, and major adjustments to her home so she can have the best possible quality of life,” shared Anne-Marie.
“This tragedy has placed an overwhelming strain on her parents, Terry and Caroline. Lucy needs them both by her side in Dublin for the foreseeable future, yet they also have two other children at home who need care, stability, and support. Balancing these responsibilities is incredibly difficult, and the emotional and financial pressure on the family is immense.
“Your prayers, kindness, and messages of support mean more than words can express. Terry and Caroline draw strength from every gesture of compassion shown to them during this heartbreaking time.”
The family say that every donation will help Lucy to “rebuild her life” after the tragedy.
“Please continue to keep Lucy and her family in your thoughts and prayers in the days, weeks and months ahead,” they said.
Investigations into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing.
The driver and sole occupant of the second vehicle, a male in his 60s, was brought to hospital for assessment only.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been travelling on the R232 near Pettigo at the time of the collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage, including dash cam or mobile phone recordings, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station Garda Station on 071 985 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.