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On Friday, February 15th, our roommate & best friend, Olivia Welch, was a victim of a hit and run accident as she was walking across Speedway Blvd near Cherry Ave.
Immediately following the accident Olivia was left in the street knocked unconscious where first responders thought she may have not survived the impact. There were no direct witnesses and the police haven’t had success reviewing nearby cameras.
As of today, on February 21st, Olivia remains at Banner Hospital in the ICU under heavy sedation awaiting surgery on her broken pelvis. In addition to her damaged pelvis, Olivia has suffered from brain bleeding, high ICP levels, a cracked cheek bone, a broken right arm and right knee. Olivia has another 3 weeks in the ICU and multiple weeks of rehabilitation post-surgery.
Overall, her brain activity appears to be stable and she has been responsive when sedation is reduced with a thumbs up or peace sign. However, she remains on a breathing machine. Everyday has been a roller coaster for her family and close friends as her body copes with the damage she suffered and as new injuries are discovered.
We are raising money so Olivia can get the treatment she needs to fully recover.
Her brother, Johnny Welch, will be managing the funds raised on Olivia’s behalf and at the direction of his family.
Thank you,
Hannah, Nikkie, Sophia
Immediately following the accident Olivia was left in the street knocked unconscious where first responders thought she may have not survived the impact. There were no direct witnesses and the police haven’t had success reviewing nearby cameras.
As of today, on February 21st, Olivia remains at Banner Hospital in the ICU under heavy sedation awaiting surgery on her broken pelvis. In addition to her damaged pelvis, Olivia has suffered from brain bleeding, high ICP levels, a cracked cheek bone, a broken right arm and right knee. Olivia has another 3 weeks in the ICU and multiple weeks of rehabilitation post-surgery.
Overall, her brain activity appears to be stable and she has been responsive when sedation is reduced with a thumbs up or peace sign. However, she remains on a breathing machine. Everyday has been a roller coaster for her family and close friends as her body copes with the damage she suffered and as new injuries are discovered.
We are raising money so Olivia can get the treatment she needs to fully recover.
Her brother, Johnny Welch, will be managing the funds raised on Olivia’s behalf and at the direction of his family.
Thank you,
Hannah, Nikkie, Sophia
Organizer
Johnny Welch
Organizer
Tucson, AZ