Messages of support flood in for road crash victims
Family members of Torquay Grand Hotel restaurant manager David Packer, 19, and singer Lynsey Dart, 24, have been deluged with messages.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident when their silver Ford Ka collided with a Mazda on the A380 near the turn-off for the Park Inn at 6.40am on Sunday.
Both David and Lynsey remained in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth last night.
One of Lynsey's sisters, Joanna, said: "On behalf of the family we just want to thank people for all their messages of support. It really is very kind and making a difference".
She said family were visiting her sister in Derriford and described her condition as 'stable'.
Police have described David's condition as critical but stable.
Officers have renewed their appeal for a man out jogging who may have gone past the scene when the accident happened to contact them.
They are also still trying to speak to the driver of the Mazda, a 71-year-old man from Paignton, who suffered broken ribs in the collision and was taken to Torbay Hospital.
Inspector Andrew Hamilton, based in Plympton traffic unit, the investigating officer on the case, said: "It's important the person out jogging contacts us because that person may be able to shed a little more light on the events leading up to the incident.
"We would be able to see if that person's account of what happens tallies with that of other people.
"I would stress that the jogger is not in any trouble".
He added: "Both Lynsey and David were transferred to Derriford's specialist head injury unit. Doctors are assessing them to ascertain the extent of their injuries."
Singer Lynsey is well known around South Devon with performances with amateur dramatic groups as well as fronting band Freeway and Funk 54.
Freeway musical director Steve Daniels said: "She is very musically gifted. A bright and bubbly person who we wish gets better very soon and has a speedy recovery."
Lynsey started singing at the age of five and has performed at numerous events including the Brixham Hap'nin.
The former Westlands pupil has been part of the amateur dramatic scene since she was 16.
She has also sung as a principal singer at Babbacombe Theatre in many of their variety shows.
Director Colin Matthews said: "We have a great affection for Lynsey at the Babbacombe Theatre as she not only worked at the theatre for a while but she also appeared on stage in our Night Fever production in 2003 and our Christmas show the following year where her talent and personality shone through.
"She is well liked by everyone at the theatre and we look forward to her speedy recovery."
After graduating from the Bristol Academy of Performing Arts, she returned to Devon where she went on to play a principal role in Thoroughly Modern Millie and My Fair Lady at the Princess Theatre.
Toads Stage Musical Company director Iain Douglas said: "It was a real shock to hear about Lynsey's accident.
"We at Toads Stage Musical Company are all praying she will pull through. Lynsey is a strong person and a real fighter and we are confident she will get through this. On a personal note, Lynsey was a real joy to direct and great fun to play opposite, I am confident she will be back".
Lynsey was also part of Upton Vale Baptist Church's youth group.
Martin and Dawnie Harris, from the youth club, said : "All your friends at Upton Vale Baptist Church are praying for you Lynsey and also for Dave, willing and praying for you to pull through.
"Our love and prayers to yours and Dave's family".
Lynsey had also performed with Bijou in Paignton.
Wendy Caplan, of Bijou, said: "We are very shocked to hear about her accident.
"She is such a lovely person, gifted performer and team player. We wish her well and like everybody pray for a swift recovery."
David's parents have been visiting Derriford Hospital daily along with other family members.
His gran Margaret Avery said the whole family had been 'shocked' by what had happened.
She was being kept informed of her grandson's condition through his parents.
She said: "David is a lovely boy, always working hard.
"He was still unconscious on Monday night but I don't know how he is now until the doctors go around.
"Everyone has been taking it in turns to go see him, one will go down in the morning and another will go in the afternoon."
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