Image: Independent.ie''Nothing is going to put our Rachel down"
The family of a young mother who was critically injured in the tragic Donegal car crash that claimed the lives of two 20-year-olds, has said her surgery has been a success.
Rachel Elliott (25) was thrown from a Peugot 306 which crashed into a wall and a pole in Bundoran, Co Donegal, in the early hours of August 19.
The crashed instantly killed Mother-of-one Shiva Devine (20), originally from Ballintra, Co Donegal, but living in Belleek, Co Fermanagh, and Conall McAleer (20), from Fermanagh.
Rachel was yesterday taken to Dublin's Beaumont Hospital for specialist treatment and underwent surgery.
"Rachel has come out of surgery with all going good. Still a waiting game to see if she will be fit to walk or not... nothing is going to put our Rachel down," her sister Donna said.
“We want to thank everyone for your continuous support. Rachel has finally opened her eyes and there is an improvement. Please keep praying.
“We got the Padre Pio glove to bless Rachel. It’s in God’s hands now and we have great faith.
“As you can imagine, Rachel is in intensive care. Her immediate family are only getting in twice a day as they are extremely strict on visiting as she is so critically ill at this time. I hope you understand.
“We really appreciate your calls, texts and prayers. Please keep praying. We have to get Rachel home.”
Six people were in the car when it crashed it's understood.
The driver of the vehicle initially left the scene but presented himself to gardai later and was arrested.
He was later released without charge.
A file has been prepared for the DPP.
