A Go Fund Me page has been set up for the young woman who was seriously injured in a collision that caused a major closure on the Malahat Highway last week.
Michelle Gibson tells CFAX1070 news, her daughter Kayla-Marie is now awake, and is aware of her surroundings.
RCMP are still investigating what caused the fuel tanker and transit van to collided on the highway near Finlayson Arm Road just before 11 Thursday morning.
The driver of the fuel truck suffered minor injuries.
The collision and ensuing cleanup shut down the highway in both directions at Goldstream Provincial Park for more than 14 hours.
The Go Fund Me page has a goal of $5,000.