Jupiter, Florida — A devastating car crash in Hobe Sound on the night of January 2, 2025, left a Jupiter mother facing an unimaginable loss and uncertainty. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Sarah Lewis, a local hairdresser, after her 16-year-old daughter, Millie, was killed, and her 12-year-old daughter, Ollie, remains hospitalized in serious condition. The two-vehicle crash occurred near the intersection of Bridge Road and Interstate 95 around 10 p.m., according to authorities. The incident has left the community in shock, as Millie’s tragic death and Ollie’s critical condition have turned a night of celebration into one of heartbreak for the family.
Millie and her friend, a 16-year-old male student from Martin County High School, were both transported to Jupiter Medical Center after the crash, where they were later pronounced dead at the scene. Ollie, the 12-year-old passenger, was airlifted to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, where she remains in critical condition. The crash occurred as the two vehicles collided, and while the driver of the second vehicle sustained only minor injuries, the toll on Sarah Lewis’s family has been devastating. Millie’s death has left an unbearable void, while her younger sister, Ollie, fights for her life in the hospital. The family is left grappling with the emotional and financial burdens of this tragic event.
The GoFundMe campaign, which has raised significant donations since its launch, identifies the deceased teen as Millie and the critically injured child as Ollie. The fundraiser describes Sarah Lewis as a single mom who has worked tirelessly as a hairdresser at Izabel George Hair Salon in Jupiter. The tragic fundraiser emphasizes the difficult reality Sarah now faces: “Unimaginable tragedy has come upon Sara. Two out of her precious three daughters were involved in a fatal car crash last night in Hobe Sound. 16-year-old Millie did not make it. 12-year-old Ollie is fighting for her life.” The funds raised through the campaign are intended to help Sarah with funeral expenses for Millie, as well as assist with the financial strain she now faces while staying at the hospital with Ollie. The community has come together in a show of solidarity to help Sarah navigate this difficult journey, offering their support during this unimaginable time.
As the investigation into the crash continues, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the collision. Florida Highway Patrol officers are conducting road measurements and reviewing the vehicles’ computers to assess the speeds of the vehicles involved and determine whether the teens were wearing seatbelts. Though the driver of the second vehicle was treated for minor injuries at the scene, the focus remains on the two young girls, whose lives have been forever altered by this tragic accident. The loss of Millie and the uncertainty surrounding Ollie’s condition have left the Jupiter community in mourning, with many rallying to support Sarah and her family during this heartbreaking time.