Support Michelle Osburn's Road to Recovery

On June 7, 2024, Michelle Osburn, a single parent of two teenagers (Mason, 13; Bella, 17) and local real estate agent, got into a horrible car accident. While driving in between appointments to show houses on 114 in Rensselaer, the front driver’s side of her car was struck by a semi-truck. Michelle had to be extricated from the car and sustained several significant injuries. Her injuries have included a broken femur and collar bone as well as fractures in her C-7, T-1, and T-2 vertebrae. Her leg had to be placed into traction until she was able to have surgery to stabilize her femur with a rod/screws. She was also diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, which has caused memory loss, confusion, and continued visual disturbances and dizziness.

Michelle was hospitalized for 14 days. During her hospitalization, she had to have multiple tests completed, such as CAT scans and MRIs. The hospital’s recommendation was to release Michelle to an in-patient rehabilitation facility, but due to insurance limitations and lack of resources, she could not be placed in a rehabilitation facility. Intensive therapies, will be needed in order for her to learn how to walk again and be able to perform other simple tasks of daily living independently. All further therapy appointments will need to be paid out of pocket due to insurance restrictions. Michelle currently needs support for all tasks of daily living, such showering, getting dressed, walking, etc. Her at home support includes her two children and family.

The proceeds of this GoFundMe will be used to sustain treatment and pay for incoming bills while Michelle is not able to work to the same degree that she was able to before her accident.

*Photo credit from the accident to the Rensselaer Vol. Fire Department Facebook page.