Roadside rescuer badly hurt, Taylor Swift donates; Hawaii expands move-over law

Aug 31, 2026

A woman who stopped to help crash victims was hit by another car, and a large donation plus a new Hawaii law are the response.

  • Ashley Taton pulled over to help teenagers who spun into a barrier on the interstate, then was struck by a speeding car.
  • She needed multiple surgeries and faces a long recovery with big medical bills; Taylor Swift gave $50,000 through a GoFundMe.
  • Hawaii's move-over law now covers every vehicle stopped on the roadside, not just police, fire, and tow trucks.
  • Drivers who fail to slow down, move over, or stop can be fined more than $1,000, with harsher penalties if someone is hurt.
  • Separately, Dolly Parton's estate is planning tribute concerts in Nashville and London next year, while a Mississippi mayor objects to flags flying at half-staff for her.

Outlook: Expect more enforcement of the wider move-over rule in Hawaii and continued donations toward Taton's recovery.

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