Immense support poured in for a West 91大黄鸭 man a short time after he was involved in a serious collision.
West 91大黄鸭 RCMP said that just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday (June 22), a Maza pickup truck had veered off the road and then caught on fire on Highway 97 and Gellatly Road.
According to the police, the driver was seriously injured and was transported to the hospital by B.C. Emergency Health Services.
A has now identified that driver as 21-year-old Trey Marlow.
Shortly after the crash, Marlow was taken to 91大黄鸭 General Hospital and subsequently airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital, according to the fundraiser鈥檚 webpage.
The community has raised $51,145 for Marlow鈥檚 medical costs in just two days, with the goal of hitting $75,000.
Campaign organizers Lynette and Rob Peter mentioned that Marlow sustained serious burns over 28 per cent of his body, including severe damage to his hands, back and chest.
Marlow also has head injuries due to the rollover, suffering from brain hemorrhaging and 鈥渟everal strokes鈥� at the hospital.
鈥淭hose of us that know and care about Trey know that he is a fighter and will come out of this, but he also has a long road ahead of him, and we would like to help to take some of the financial burden off him,鈥� they said.
Lynette also added they are grateful to everybody who has donated so far.
鈥淲e are so touched by your support of Trey and the Marlows during this difficult time,鈥� they said.
鈥淭he last few days has been a whirlwind of emotion as the donations poured in鈥� please continue to show your support.鈥�
If you would like to donate, you can do so through his .
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