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Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to woman injured while helping teens on side of road
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Erin Lawlor, WJAR via CNN Newsource , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 31, 2026
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Key points : Music star Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to a woman who was injured while helping teenagers on the side of the road. The incident occurred on Interstate 95.
From Ledyard, Conn.: Music star Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to a woman who was injured while helping teenagers on the side of the road. The woman, Ashley Taunton, sustained life-threatening injuries in a crash and has undergone weeks of surgeries and recovery. Taunton had stopped to assist three teens whose car had hydroplaned off the road.
The incident occurred on Interstate 95. Taunton's actions put her in harm's way, and she was hit by another car. Further details about the incident and Taunton's recovery are available from the source.
The donation from Taylor Swift is a significant contribution to Taunton's recovery efforts.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? From Ledyard, Conn.: Music star Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to a woman who was injured while helping teenagers on the side of the road. The woman, Ashley Taunton, sustained life-threatening…
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