The shattered loved ones of a 16-year-old girl tragically killed in a multi-vehicle pile-up have revealed that she donated her organs to save the lives of six others.
Ruby Crowley was in an Uber on her way to the supermarket with her stepdad Jarrod Stewart, 32, and another teenage passenger when the vehicle collided with two others at an intersection in Pine Lodge near Shepparton, about a two-and-a-half hour drive north of Melbourne last Friday night.
Ruby and Mr Stewart were airlifted to Melbourne before Ruby succumbed to her injuries two days later.
Her stepdad was put in an induced coma due to his extensive injuries and has only recently woken up in The Alfred Hospital. He is expected to undergo several surgeries in the future.
Ruby’s death has sparked an outpouring of tributes. The teen is survived by three younger siblings and her mother Amanda.
Ruby’s best friend Maddison Campbell said she had ‘her whole life still to live’.
Tributes have flowed for Ruby Crowley, 16, (pictured right) after she was tragically killed in a crash while in an Uber on her way to the shops
‘We had it planned out, from having kids at the same time and getting married at the same time, we were meant to do it all together because she’s my best friend, my rock,’ she wrote.
‘There is a massive hole in our world now, but no one’s world has been torn apart more than her mum Amanda.
‘Not only was her partner involved in this horrific accident but her daughter whom she shared a bond that was indescribable has been torn away from her in the blink of an eye.’
Ruby opted become an organ donor after recently getting her learner’s licence.
The selfless act ultimately saved six lives.
‘Even though my best friend is gone, she chose to donate what organs she was able to in hopes that she could give the ultimate gift of life to someone else in need,’ Maddison added.
‘That’s Ruby explained in one action, she was just incredible.’
Ruby (right) donated her organs, which saved the lives of six others
Ruby’s grieving mum Amanda Crowley also paid tribute to her ‘beautiful baby’ who was her ‘rock’ and adored by everyone.
‘Ruby was able to donate and give six people a second chance at life … I’m so incredibly proud of her,’ she told the Herald Sun.
‘Our family will never be the same.’
Ruby’s friends have launched a GoFundMe to help with the funeral expenses, which has already raised more than $1,500.’
Another friend shared a heartfelt tribute, writing: ‘You’ll forever and always be my best friend, my soulmate, my whole world.
‘I’ll forever cherish you.’
The 30-year-old Uber driver, and the occupants of the two other cars sustained minor injuries.
The other passenger in the car Ruby was in, an 18-year-old woman, was not harmed in the crash.
Police are investigating the circumstances around the collision.
Tributes have since poured in for Ruby, who leaves behind her three younger siblings and mother Amanda
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