Support Brian Dowd after tragic motorcycle accident

On July 8th, our beloved Brian Dowd was in a catastrophic motorcycle accident riding his new Harley Heritage Classic in American Fork Canyon, Utah. By what can only be described as a miracle, he avoided plummeting 30 feet into a river below—but was violently thrown into a tree, sustaining massive and life-threatening injuries.


Brian is now in the ICU in critical condition. He has suffered:

• Head/ Brain injury

• Both legs damaged (one completely shattered, the other with severe burns)

• A broken back

• Nearly every rib fractured—many in multiple places

• Major trauma to his liver and spleen (his spleen had to be removed)

• Had internal bleeding that has now been controlled

• And two collapsed lungs


He’s already undergone multiple emergency surgeries, and he’ll need many, many more in the days, weeks, and months to come. This will be a long, painful road filled with uncertainty, but we’re holding onto hope and believing in a miracle.

Brian spent years responding to accidents like this one. As a firefighter/paramedic with Lone Peak Fire and a member of the Sundance Ski Patrol. This time, it was him. We are incredibly grateful to the first responders who were there when he needed them most.


All donations will go directly to his wife, Deb Hayes Dowd, to help with the massive and growing medical expenses, time away from work, and long-term recovery needs.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your generosity, love, and prayers. Brian is a fighter—and in just a few days, he’s already shown what a fighter he is. Thank you for your support and prayers!