Falkholt and her 21-year-old sister, Annabelle, who were both sitting in the back seat, were airlifted to two Sydney hospital in critical condition. Sadly, Annabelle clung to life for three days before passing away on Friday, Dec.29.
Falkholt, who stars in the Australian daytime drama ”Far and Away” as well as in the upcoming movie “Harmony,” is currently in a coma at St George Hospital.
According to the newspaper, Whitall was driving home from a methadone clinic in Nowra. Methadone is an opioid often prescribed to heroin addicts to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
By itself, Methadone is not an illegal substance for drivers to use, but it remains unclear whether Whitall was under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident as investigations continue.
According to Newscorp, Whitall had previously served time in jail for a conviction of driving while unlicensed.
Falkholt underwent surgery on Dec. 28 and remains unconscious.
Falkholt’s doctors have no idea when or if she will come out of her coma.
Career About to Take Off
Falkholt, a fixture on the Australian daytime drama “Far and Away,” was just breaking into movies, taking her career to the next level.She landed a starring role in the Australian supernatural thriller “Harmony,” which is due to be released in early 2018.
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The film’s director, Corey Pearson, called Falkholt an amazing actress.
“I’m looking forward to showing the world what she’s done with ‘Harmony’ but then seeing what she goes on to do in the future.”
“I know she will recover from this,” he said.
Sister Also Mourned
Though she was not famous, Falkholt’s younger sister Annabelle was beloved by those who knew her.
Her boyfriend Jordan Brohier poured his heart out in a Facebook post mourning her passing.
“Today I lost the love of my life Annabelle. I’ve never met such a kind, gentle soul and this world is at such a loss without this beautiful angel,” he said in his post.
“The 3 years I knew her were the best years of my life. I’m so thankful for every second I got to spend with my baby,” he continued.
“I just keep hoping that I'll wake up from this terrible nightmare and see her gorgeous eyes looking back at me. She was the most amazing girl I’ve ever met, loved by everyone that came in contact with her. Even though I would of loved to have spent the rest of my life with her, I am happy that she is pain free and smiling down on all those who were lucky enough to have her in their lives.”