Nearly $130,000 has been raised for a young woman who was hit by a vehicle while using a pedestrian crosswalk in Prince George.
Amritpal Kaur is a 24-year-old international student from India, who was crossing the street at Fifth Avenue and Stuart Drive on the morning of April 6 when she was hit by van.
She was unconscious and categorized as medically very critical and airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital where she has been in a coma since the impact.
Her friend Sonam Sidhu set up a GoFundMe campaign to help provide funding for the long-term medical support she will need and assist with bringing Kaur’s husband to Canada from Punjab, India.
In the GoFundMe, Sidhu explains Kaur has suffered a severe brain injury alongside a suspected stroke.
Kaur is also battling collapsed lungs, a tear in her liver and multiple broken bones.
“Doctors have informed us she is in a worse condition than they had initially thought, therefore if she improves her recovery will takes minimum months if not years - with no promise that she will live a normal life,” writes Sidhu.
“She is surrounded by an excellent team with trauma surgeons and neurosurgeons working closely together to find the best possible outcome.”
Over five thousand separate donations have since poured in to support Kaur totalling $128,187 as of Monday morning.
In an update, Sidhu explained a visa application has been submitted for Kaur’s husband who is hoping to fly out in a few days to be with his wife.
The City of Prince George says the Fifth Avenue crosswalk where Kaur was hit is budgeted for upgrades this summer and crews will be installing pedestrian-controlled flashing lights to improve visibility.
Prince George RCMP notes the investigation into the collision is still ongoing and is asking anyone who may have information to come forward.
Investigators are asking anyone who might have dash camera footage from the section of Fifth Avenue between Foothills Boulevard and Highway 97 at 7 a.m. on April 6 to come forward by calling the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300.
