'Truly beautiful adventurer' in coma after crash
'Truly beautiful adventurer' in coma after crash
Owain Williams remains in a critical condition and was only saved by a passerby who stopped the bleeding until medical help arrived
Owain Williams, 23, was involved in a serious car accident
A young man remains in a critical condition after a one-vehicle accident near Criccieth, Gwynedd, on May 8. A passerby saved the life of Owain Williams, 23, who stopped the bleeding from his neck.
Family and friends have been left devastated. They described Owain as "truly beautiful" and an "adventurer", who remains in a coma following the crash. A passerby played a pivotal role saving Owain's life by stopping the bleeding until a local specialist doctor arrived to assist at the scene.
Owain was airlifted to Stoke major trauma unit and has since been transferred to critical care, where he remains in a coma and his condition uncertain. His partner Arianna was also present during the accident but fortunately was not seriously hurt.
His family and friends, from Blaenau Ffestiniog and Porthmadog, are now raising funds for the trauma unit as well as brain injury organisations. See the fundraising page here.
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The family's fundraising message reads: "It breaks our heart as a family to share the tragic news that Owain was involved in a very serious car accident earlier this month.", reports North Wales Live.
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"After the incident, he was airlifted to Stoke Hospital where he remains in critical care. Without going into too much detail he has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He has undergone emergency brain surgeries following the accident to mitigate the spread of brain damage. He also suffered other serious injuries."
They said Owain is cherished by many including his parents Karl Williams and Beverley Griffiths, step-parents Einir and Eiddon, beloved sisters Melangell, Rhiannedd, Ela, and Mari, alongside his devoted partner Arianna.
The appeal added: "He is a true adventurer, someone who embraces life with open arms and a heart full of hope even when faced with adversity in his life. He has so much life left to live and love to give and so many dreams to chase.
"The road ahead will be long and challenging. While much of Owain's condition and recovery prognosis is still unclear, the magnitude of his injury is heartbreaking. We would like to thank all the emergency services that initially responded to the incident and to all the staff working tirelessly at the critical care unit - you are all an inspiration and we are so very grateful.
"Anyone who knows Owain will know how truly beautiful he is both on the outside and inside. We are reaching out to family, friends and anyone moved by his story. We need your help to give him the best possible care and give him every chance of recovery.
"Donations for this cause will go towards the transport and accommodation costs for immediate family to be by Owain's side through this process, rehabilitation care and required equipment and home accessibility and safety improvements. Donations will also be given to the Critical Care Unit at Stoke University Hospital and Brain Injury charities."
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