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Help Katelynn Get a New Car After Rollover Accident

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My name is Katelynn Harrar and I am a 911 Dispatcher in Lee County Florida. On Friday, 11/22, I clocked out of work at 8pm and 13 minutes later my life changed forever. Fort Myers Police Department were in pursuit of a fleeing vehicle when I was caught in the crosshairs, getting T-boned at around 70-80 mph. My vehicle spun out and proceeded to rollover 3-4 times before finally resting on it's roof. I was suspended upside down in my car until a retired firefighter that witnessed it pulled me out of my car through my back passenger window. The other vehicle caught on fire and the suspect began to flee on foot, leaving behind a young child in his vehicle. He was eventually arrested, but later released on bail. I have consulted with an attorney and we have come to the conclusion that I will likely not get any additional money towards a down payment on a new vehicle, only covering the cost of my now totaled vehicle.
Anyone who knows me knows how hard I worked to get to where I am now in every aspect in my life. I put myself through college, I moved 4 hours away from home just for better opportunities, I completely changed careers. It took me 5 years to save up for the down payment on my last vehicle and it was the biggest accomplishment of my life thus far. I was extremely proud of myself for getting myself to a place where I was able to do that. Now that my dream car has been totaled, I've been launched back to square one again, with no vehicle and no down payment. It's always extremely difficult to ask for help, but I feel like this is a situation that I need to ask for help and that's okay. Any contribution is beyond appreciated and will go directly towards a down payment.
In case anyone would like to know, I'm not looking for any kind of fancy car. My totaled car was a 2015 Toyota Avalon, so I'm looking for another similarly modest used vehicle just to get me to and from work. The Uber costs to and from work are $40 each way and it's going to get expensive very quickly, so I would like to get a vehicle as soon as I am able.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the kind words, well wishes, prayers, and any future kindness.
If anyone wanted to read more about the accident, this is the link to a very accurate news article: High-speed pursuit leads to crash with injuries
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Donations (5)

  • Jason Davis
    • $25
    • 2 mos
  • Jennifer Cox
    • $50
    • 2 mos
  • Sherrie Wasley
    • $200
    • 2 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $50
    • 2 mos
  • Leonard Reynolds
    • $25
    • 2 mos
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