Hudson Valley Teen Critically Injured in Moped Accident

The Hudson Valley continues to rally behind a teen who is fighting for her life following a horrific moped accident.

On May 25, Taylor Gabriele, 19, and another teen were in what's described as a "horrific moped accident" in Dutchess County. Gabriele and a 17-year-old woman were riding on Ridgemont Road when their moped collided with a brick pillar.

Gabriele, who wasn't wearing a helmet, was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center with extensive injuries to her skull, face and body.

An initial report said Taylor suffered multiple fractures of her skull, her jaw, chin a pelvis were broken, as well as other broken bones in her back and tailbone area. She also had a blood clot in her lungs and a brain bleed.

"Her pelvis was fractured, her skull and face required 20 titanium plates and she’s been heavily sedated for 2 weeks now and breathing with a ventilator. Many huge cuts and gashes that somehow didn’t hit a main artery. She is missing many teeth," her father wrote in a Facebook fundraiser to help pay for Taylor's medical expenses.

There was a previous Facebook fundraiser set up for Taylor but was taken down for an unknown reason.

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According to Taylor's father, all the money from the new fundraiser goes directly to Taylor's bank account. You can donate by CLICKING HERE.

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