Boxing Day crash victim Jessica Falkholt dies six days after life support turned off
HOME and Away star Jessica Falkholt has lost her fight for life after being in intensive care since the horrific head-on Boxing Day crash that killed her sister Annabelle, 21, and their parents Lars, 69, and Vivian, 60.
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HOME and Away star Jessica Falkholt has lost her fight for life six days after her life support was switched off at St George Hospital.
The 29-year-old had been in intensive care since the horrific head-on Boxing Day crash that killed her sister Annabelle, 21, and their parents Lars, 69, and Vivian, 60.
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The family had been driving home to Sydney after spending Christmas together at Ulladulla when a Toyota Prado driven by methadone-affected driver Craig Whittal crossed onto the other side of the road.
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The sisters’ bodies were pulled from the wreckage of the car by witnesses before it burst into flames.
Annabelle was sent to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition but died three days later. Jessica had undergone several surgeries including the removal of a kidney and part of her skull.
The funeral for Annabelle and their parents was held last week.
Jessica found fame on the small screen as Hope Morrison in Home and Away, with the long-running TV soap paving the way for her feature film debut in the forthcoming supernatural thriller Harmony.
Her death has been confirmed by St George Hospital.
“On behalf of the family of Jessica Falkholt, St George Hospital has been asked to advise the media and the community of Jessica’s passing today at 10.20am,” a spokesman said on behalf of the family.
“Jessica passed away from serious injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on 26 December, 2017.
“The family has asked for privacy during this very difficult time.
“At the request of the family we ask that the media understands that no further comment or information will be provided.”
Messages of grief have flowed on social media.
Fellow Home and Away star Pia Miller posted “farewell wonderful Jess” on her Instagram page.