‘Devastated’ family launch fundraiser to help Northampton father-of-two recover from major car crash
A “devastated” family has launched an online fundraiser to help a Northampton father-of-two recover from a major car crash.
A GoFundMe has been set up to support 36-year-old Liam Faulkner who suffered life-changing injuries in a crash on the A45 near Raunds on Friday November 7.
Emergency services were called shortly after midday to the collision involving a blue Peugeot 2008, a white Volvo truck, and two stationary vehicles. Liam, who was reportedly a pedestrian at the time, was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
The A45 was closed in both directions at around 12.30pm between the A14 junction 13 for Thrapston and the A6 for Rushden while emergency services dealt with the incident.
His sister, Bethany Whitney, immediately launched the fundraiser to help cover costs and support Liam - who has a fiancée and two children – as he begins his recovery.
The GoFundMe reads: “As a family we are devastated. We cannot fathom how he has managed to survive but we thank God he did.
"For all that know Liam knows he is the life and soul to any party, his sense of humour is one I can only dream of having but most importantly his bravery has been nothing short of inspirational.
"He now has a long and challenging fight in front of him but one he will never have to do alone.”
As of Monday, the Liam’s Road to Recovery fundraiser has received 100 donations, raising £2,670 towards its £3,500 target.
The family say the funds will go towards legal fees, medical fees and to ensure he can heal and adapt to life comfortably.
The family continued: “Having to do this feels surreal to us but we would do anything to make this easier for him. Anything big or small would mean the world to us. You never think it will be you till it’s you. I for one will never take anyone I love for granted ever again.”
They added: “He is doing amazing and to talk to him it’s just the same old Liam we know and love.”
Liam, who recently completed his CSCS qualification, was due to start a new warehouse job on Monday November 10.
Donations can be made at: gofundme.com/f/7ygqs2-liams-road-to-recovery