Carson City teen injured in Wednesday rollover accident
A GoFundMe account has been created for a 16 year-old Carson City teenager who was involved in vehicle rollover crash early Wednesday morning along U.S. Highway 395 in Northeastern California near Susanville.
The teen and two other passengers from Carson City were traveling southbound on the highway at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday when a deer jumped out in front of their vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), causing the driver to swerve.
The deer was struck in the process and the vehicle slid across the northbound lane, the CHP reported, veering off the road where it overturned multiple times.
A 19 year-old male passenger was ejected from the vehicle. None of the injuries were fatal, the CHP reported, but the 16 year-old driver did sustain major injuries. The two passengers sustained moderate injuries in the crash.
The following statement was made on behalf of the 16 year-old victim, for whom the GoFundMe account was set up:
"I truly appreciate all the love and support that everyone has shown us through this difficult time. As most of you know, Tesla and two of her friends were in a major car accident early Wednesday morning. They are all very lucky to be alive.
"Most of you know that I'm a single mom and work really hard to provide for my three children. Through this tragedy there comes strength. These children were badly broken. Although Tesla's injuries were not fatal, they are severe and the road to recovery is going to be a long and painful process.
"Please know that Tesla's medical bills are covered, and that any assistance received will only be used to help sustain our lives through her recovery. Thank you, and may God continue to bless us all."
An update posted on the GoFundMe page indicated the 16 year-old is currently recovering.
"Tesla is on her way to recovery, and resting. At this time she just needs love, and support."