A young mother is in a critical condition and her boyfriend has died following a devastating scooter crash during their first holiday abroad in Bali.
Horrific Collision on Balinese Street
Bryce Alexander Black and Samantha Baillie, both 33 and from the New South Wales Central Coast in Australia, were involved in a head-on collision with a car. The tragic accident occurred at 4.30am on Sunday morning in the North Kuta area of Bali.
According to reports from Bali Legals, Mr Black sadly passed away at the scene on Petitenget Street. Ms Baillie, a mother of two, was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Severe Injuries and Mounting Medical Bills
A close friend of Ms Baillie, Savannah-Leigh Homer, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support the family with the enormous medical costs. She detailed the extent of the injuries, which are severe and complex.
"She has suffered significant injuries throughout her body," Ms Homer stated. "This includes a fractured skull with bleeding on the brain, multiple broken fingers with severe hand injuries, injuries to her pelvis, and extensive injuries to her feet."
Ms Homer emphasised the long road ahead, saying, "She is badly injured and facing a long and uncertain recovery." The financial burden is already overwhelming for the family.
"We have already paid $6000 toward her initial hospital care, and we have now been issued a further medical bill of $52,000, with more costs expected," she wrote on the fundraising page.
First Overseas Trip Ends in Tragedy
The holiday tragedy struck just one day after the couple arrived in Indonesia. Ms Homer confirmed that the trip, which began on Saturday, was Ms Baillie's first ever journey overseas.
Both Ms Homer and Ms Baillie's mother have now flown to Bali. They are working tirelessly to manage the ongoing medical care and to arrange for Ms Baillie's eventual return to Australia.
The Australian government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is providing consular assistance to both families affected by this terrible incident. A DFAT spokesperson offered their deepest condolences, stating they are supporting the families during this profoundly difficult time.
