Support Brian's Recovery After Heroic Act

Help Brian Rebuild After East Palo Alto High-Speed Chase

On a quiet night in East Palo Alto, tragedy struck — and life turned upside down for Brian, a dedicated tradesman known for helping neighbors and friends whenever they needed a hand. On October 1, 2025, a dangerous high-speed chase tore through Brian’s neighborhood, making headlines across the Bay Area and shaking the community to its core.​

The pursuit, covered by KRON4 News, ended in chaos when a stolen truck barreled through Tamalpais Park and smashed into parked vehicles, including Brian’s work truck. Inside were all the tools and resources he depended on for his job as a carpenter and welder. Brian’s truck was totaled in the crash, and the tools he’d spent years collecting — the very things that put food on his table — were destroyed beyond repair.​

Brian didn’t do anything wrong. He was an innocent bystander, the victim of a reckless crime that cost him his livelihood overnight. Now, with his only vehicle gone and his tools lost, he’s struggling to stay afloat, pay for housing, and find a path forward.​

Brian has always believed in showing up for others — he’s built decks, fixed roofs, and helped community members without ever expecting thanks or recognition. Today, he’s the one who needs the community’s compassion.

We’re asking for your help. Every donation will go toward:

Replacing Brian’s truck

Rebuilding his set of work tools

Covering emergency housing and living costs while he recovers

Brian’s story has touched the heart of the Bay Area and will be featured on KRON4 News at 9pm. Your support sends a powerful message — that no one is alone after tragedy, and that turning toward one another is how neighborhoods heal.

Please give what you can to help Brian get back on his feet. If you cannot donate, share this story with your friends, family, and anyone who understands the pain of unexpected loss.

Let’s restore hope together, one act of kindness at a time.