During a strong windstorm, a large tree branch smashed a California woman, rendering her disabled.
On May 17, Jasmine Mayer, 22, was sitting with her best friend near Steele Lane Elementary School in Santa Rosa, approximately one hour north of San Francisco, when the branch unexpectedly fell on her. “She was knitting and talking to her friend, and the branch came right down on them,” her father, Andy Mayer, told the San Francisco Chronicle. “We’ve talked about it since,” he continued. “Anger is absent.” No drunk driver is present. It’s simply an unthinkable occurrence.
According to a GoFundMe campaign created by her close friend Lauren Kelleher, Mayer sustained a significant spinal cord injury, fractured vertebrae, and broken and bruised ribs.
To receive medical attention for her injuries, she was sent to the UC Davis Medical Center.
Although her lower body is paralyzed, she is beginning to experience “some pins-and-needles-type sensation” in her feet and legs.
About $51,800 of the $100,000 target had been raised as of Friday to pay for Mayer’s care, rehabilitation, mobility assistance, and new home.
On May 17, Jasmine Mayer, 22, was struck by a huge tree limb in Santa Rosa, an hour north of San Francisco.
Mayer sustained broken and bruised ribs, fractured vertebrae, and a serious spinal cord injury. She was sent to the UC Davis Medical Center for treatment and surgery.
Mayer is still receiving care at the UC Davis Medical Center, where she had surgery.
According to her father, medical professionals treated a blood clot and discovered internal bleeding. “Her injuries were catastrophic,” Andy Mayer stated.
In order to continue treating her wounds, Mayer had surgery on Wednesday. It is anticipated that skin would be transplanted from some of the injured places.
Additionally, part of Mayer’s disks will be fused by medical professionals. “It’s nothing unexpected with the severity of her injuries,” her father continued. “Her skin and tissues got pretty shredded.”
Mayer’s father expressed hope that she could recover because her spinal cord was not totally severed.
“She will put in a lot of effort to recover,” he continued.
Mayer suffered serious injuries when the branch fell on her when she was seated with her closest friend close to Steele Lane Elementary School (seen).
On the weekend of Mayer’s injury, the National Weather Service in the San Francisco Bay Area predicted winds of up to 60 mph (Photo of severe winds in California).
Mayer will need a bigger, easier-to-access car in the future.
After being crushed by the falling limb, she will also require new transportation while she gets used to her new way of life. “Our goal is to get her the best possible equipment,” her father Andy stated.
“She’s been kind to everyone through the pain,” he said, noting that despite the horrible experience, she remained optimistic. “She has always been a positive person, and that hasn’t changed at all.”
According to USA TODAY, the National Weather Service in the San Francisco Bay Area predicted gusts of up to 60 miles per hour on the weekend of Mayer’s injury.
Ralph Harrington, 61, passed away near Santa Rosa after being struck by a falling branch.
The fundraiser’s organizer, Kelleher, has been contacted by The Daily Mail for additional comment.
