Darren Webb and Danielle Davies Face £20,000 Hospital Bill After Horror Moped Crash in Turkey

What was meant to be a dream holiday turned into a nightmare for a British couple after a serious moped crash left them with life-threatening injuries and a £20,000 hospital bill.

Couple’s Holiday Turns into Tragedy

Darren Webb, 34, and his partner Danielle Davies, 30, from Morecambe, Lancaster, flew to Marmaris for a week-long trip. On the first day, they rented a moped to explore the city. But only hours later, disaster struck.

Danielle recalled that she last remembered eating at a restaurant before the accident. Moments later, she woke up in a hospital surrounded by doctors, unable to remember how she got there.

Severe Injuries and ICU Stay

Darren suffered a bleed on the brain, a punctured lung, and multiple broken bones, including fractures to his arm, foot, ribs, and jaw. Danielle was also badly injured, with a punctured lung and muscle damage.

For days, Darren remained in intensive care. Danielle said the language barrier in the hospital made the situation even scarier as she struggled to get updates about her partner’s condition.

Stranded With a Huge Bill

The couple soon learned that their insurance company, Admiral, would not cover the treatment. Their policy excluded crashes involving motorbikes, leaving them with an unexpected £20,000 medical bill.

Doctors in Turkey advised Darren to have operations there, but the cost would have added another £15,000 to the bill. Instead, Darren made the difficult decision to discharge himself and return home by coach. The journey covered 2,560 miles and took five and a half days.

Losses Beyond Money

Danielle explained that she was too weak to collect their belongings, leaving their suitcases behind in Turkey. “It’s quite scary to think of that £20,000 bill. Before I went on holiday, I was saving for a house. I had to use that money to help Darren get home,” she said.

The couple now faces months of recovery. Danielle admitted the ordeal has left her fearful of ever booking a holiday abroad again.

Admiral has been approached for comment but has not yet responded.