A country singer is lucky to be alive after suffering a broken neck and a broken back. On Tuesday, JD Graham was involved in a life-threatening crash.
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The country singer was struck by a semi-truck and crashed into another. It left Graham fighting for his life with severe injuries. According to his daughter, Destiny, Graham suffered a broken back and broken neck from the crash.
She set up a GoFundMe to help with his expenses.
"He was hit by one semi and then slammed into another," Destiny Graham wrote on the GoFundMe page. "The crash was severe, and first responders had to cut him out of his vehicle. He was taken to a nearby hospital and then life-flighted to a trauma center in Texas, where he is currently being treated."
Country Singer Lucky to Be Alive
Thankfully, the country singer survived. But he's facing a long road to recovery ahead of him. He'll need intense physical therapy to walk again.
"Watching someone so strong go through something like this has been incredibly hard for all of us," she wrote. "My dad is very involved in the music industry, and the outpouring of love from singers, songwriters, venue owners, and all of the friends and fans he has made along the way has been absolutely incredible to witness. It has meant so much to our family to see how many lives he has touched."
It's been a difficult couple of years for the country singer and his family. Graham's partner, Amy, had been battling cancer and had just overcome the disease. But it has left them with a lot of medical bills.
"Life doesn't really slow down, though bills still come, responsibilities continue, and right now we don't even know how long we will need to stay here in Texas or when we will be able to go home. When he is finally able to return home, he will have a long road ahead with extensive physical and mental rehabilitation. It's going to take time, patience, and a lot of strength," his daughter said.
She is very thankful for him to be alive.
"He is the best grandpa, dad, husband, and friend anyone could ask for, and the support being shown to him right now means everything to our family," she wrote.
