A beloved business owner is fighting for her life after a “freak” car accident on a busy highway

MESA (KPHO/Gray News) – A 26-year-old Arizona woman is fighting for her life after she was involved in a freak car accident on a busy highway.

Family members said Victoria Cardenas owns a pottery shop called Tor fender.

Her mother, Amber, says her daughter is very passionate about the business.

“She’s a fighter,” Victoria’s mother said. “I know, I believe she will come back. I know my baby will be fine, I know that.”

Authorities said Cardenas was driving east on U.S. 60 when she was struck by an older pickup truck carrying a flatbed filled with long metal pipes.

Amber said her daughter had to be extricated from the vehicle.

“It’s a miracle he’s alive,” Amber said. “She was trapped underneath. There’s not much left of her car.

The truck reportedly lost control, overturned, then crossed the road and drove into oncoming traffic, striking Cardena’s car.

She was taken to hospital with numerous skull fractures and broken bones.

He is currently in a coma.

“I’m just trying to calm her down because I know it’s scary,” Amber said. “I know he hears me, when he hears my voice, I just say mom is here, you’re in the hospital and everything will be fine, don’t be afraid, I’m here.”

Friends founded GoFundMe page where you can help Victoria while she is in hospital.

Everyone hopes and prays that the girl will recover.

According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the truck driver was cited for failure to control the vehicle to avoid a collision and failure to wear a seat belt.

Additional fees may apply.