Taylor Swift has donated 50,000 dollars to a woman who was hit by a car while helping others

Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to a woman who was hit by a car while helping others.

Ashley Taunton had pulled over in a heavy rainstorm to help someone in need after a traffic accident, but then another vehicle hydroplaned towards them and struck the mother-of-three, whose injuries have already required two major surgeries, with more scheduled.

A GoFundMe page was set up to help Ashley and her family with their daily expenses so they could focus on her health, and Taylor offered the generous donation.

The page, which was set up by friend Laura Ortelt, stated: “On Saturday, July 18th, during a severe rainstorm on I-95, Ashley did what she always does: she put others before herself.

"Seeing someone in urgent need after a car accident, she pulled over to help. As [Taunton’s husband Joe] so perfectly puts it, it was just ‘Ashley doing Ashley things.’

“While she was assisting another vehicle hydroplaned and came hurtling directly toward them.

“In a split-second act of pure bravery, Ashley pushed the other person out of harm's way, taking the brunt of the impact herself.”

Taylor donated via the page and offered her support in an accompanying message.

She wrote: “Wishing you the best recovery possible and sending love to your family!”

Ashley was overwhelmed with gratitude by the donation.

Many of Taylor's fans have been inspired by her generosity and have also donated to the GoFundMe with $13 contributions, with the sum representing the Fate of Ophelia hitmaker's favourite number.