E-Scooter Rider In Coma Following Catastrophic Late

By Zak Failla From Daily Voice

A quiet ride home after a late-night shift turned into a life-changing tragedy for a Virginia man fighting to survive after a devastating e-scooter crash that left him with catastrophic injuries and a long road ahead.

Greg Pollard was riding his e-scooter home “after finishing a late shift at the bar where he works” in the early hours of Monday, Nov. 3, when he was struck by a car, a family friend said.

It is believed that Pollard was struck by the vehicle at around 1 a.m. as it was traveling between 25 mph and 35 mph.

Mario Mejia said Pollard's adrenaline surged after impact — he tried to stand, speak with the driver, and “brush it off” — but moments later, he collapsed and lost consciousness as nearby good Samaritans called for help.

Mejia said doctors quickly discovered the full extent of Pollard's injuries, including:

• A fractured skull with bleeding in the brain resulting in some seizures;
• A fractured rib and spine;
• A partially torn ear, which got stitched back on. 

He was also diagnosed with “a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in his lungs),” and on Tuesday, Nov. 11, doctors found “a collapsed lung and fracture in his tibia.”

Greg Pollard

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Pollard has been in a coma since the crash, Mejia said, and remains in critical condition as family and friends maintain constant bedside vigils. 

Mejia described the coming months as a long, uncertain recovery that will require extensive medical care and rehabilitation before Pollard is able to “stand on his own again.”

A fundraiser launched by Mejia explains that donations will go toward “Greg’s medical expenses and ongoing care,” “rehabilitation and therapy costs,” and “basic living expenses while he’s unable to work,” while also giving his family “some relief and stability during this uncertain time.”

Find the GoFundMe here.

“Greg is a fighter, and we all believe he’ll pull through this," organizers said. "When he wakes up, we want him to know his community has rallied behind him and that he’s not facing this road alone. 

"Even the smallest donation helps, and if you can’t give, please share Greg’s story with others who might," Mejia continued. "Every share, every word of encouragement, every act of kindness counts."

"Let’s give Greg the strength, resources, and love he needs to heal.”