A freshman baseball pitcher at Oregon State has suffered a serious injury following a car accident earlier this month.
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Tyler Bellerose, 19, sustained a "traumatic brain injury" in the crash.
In a positive update, his family revealed that he will leave the hospital just two weeks after the incident.
He will now move to an "inpatient rehabilitation facility," where he will continue his recovery.
College Freshman Pitcher Suffers Brain Injury
A GiveSendGo fundraiser launched by Dominic Cusimano has raised more than $96,000, surpassing its initial $50,000 target to support Bellerose and his family.
The page provides further details about the extent of his injuries. His traumatic brain injury is described as a "temporal lobe contusion".
The accident also caused a neck injury, including swelling and a "small amount of bleeding near his spine".
Bellerose currently has "limited movement" in his left arm and shoulder, along with no movement in his left leg.
Despite the severity of the injuries, his family remains hopeful about his long-term recovery.
"This situation has created significant and unexpected financial strain for Tyler and his family, including out-of-pocket expenses, travel, lodging, and other day-to-day costs that come with supporting him through treatment and recovery," the description adds.
"All funds raised will go directly to Tyler and his family to support them during this time and to help ease the overall financial burden, allowing them to focus fully on his recovery."
Team Provides Support, A Long Road Ahead
An update posted on April 28 confirmed that Bellerose is preparing to leave hospital and begin the next stage of his recovery.
On the night of the accident, teammates and coaches stayed by his side throughout the night.
"That kind of love is something we will never forget," the update reads.
His move to an inpatient rehabilitation facility marks a "huge milestone," though his family acknowledges that the "journey ahead will be challenging".
He will continue his recovery in Eugene, Oregon.
With limited movement on his left side and no movement in his left leg, the update says that "rehab will be an intense process focused on regaining strength and independence."
