Nation singer J.D. Graham is recovering after struggling a number of severe accidents in a crash involving a semitruck on a Texas interstate.
The Oklahoma native’s household stated the accident occurred Tuesday when his SUV was struck by a tractor-trailer and pushed into one other automobile.
Graham was reduce out of the wreckage by paramedics and airlifted to a trauma centre the place he stays hospitalised.
“I’m barely alive right here,” Graham stated updating on his well being. “I’ve bought a damaged again, damaged ribs, damaged coronary heart.”
He confirmed he broke his neck and again and shall be unable to stroll for a while.
Graham additionally stated his canine died within the crash calling the accident “a tragedy.”
Graham’s daughter wrote on social media that medical doctors are nonetheless conducting checks to find out the complete extent of his accidents.
She described the restoration as “lengthy and troublesome” including that he would require in depth bodily and psychological rehabilitation.
The household has arrange a fundraising web page to assist cowl bills.
Graham’s spouse is at the moment unable to work as she recovers from most cancers therapy and his daughter stated the singer had been supporting the household by means of his music profession.
Graham identified for songs together with “Percocets and Pawnshops” instructed followers he’s targeted solely on therapeutic.
“I’m not too fearful about music stuff proper now in any respect. I’ve simply bought to get higher,” he stated.
A Missouri venue the place Graham was scheduled to carry out in early March stated the present will nonetheless happen with proceeds going towards his restoration.
In line with his official biography Graham beforehand battled dependancy for 25 years and served 5 years in jail following a previous automotive accident.
He later credited religion and music with serving to him rebuild his life.
His household requested for prayers and help as he begins what they described as a protracted street to restoration.
