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Mom Was Riding Motorcycle, Then Wakes to Sight of Her Own Limbs on Road

Mom Was Riding Motorcycle, Then Wakes to Sight of Her Own Limbs on Road

Summary

Chelsea, a 36-year-old woman from Oregon, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash caused by a drunk driver. She lost two limbs after the collision, which happened when a speeding truck crossed into their lane. Despite the trauma, she is focusing on recovering and moving forward.

Key Facts

  • Chelsea, from Klamath Falls, Oregon, was riding on the back of a motorcycle with her husband when they were hit by a drunk driver.
  • The drunk driver was traveling over 80 mph and crossed into their lane around a curve.
  • Chelsea and her husband were driving about 40 mph at the time of the crash.
  • Chelsea was thrown from the bike and her limbs were severed and found on the road.
  • Her husband suffered a broken thigh bone (femur) from hitting the truck’s trailer hitch.
  • Passersby helped Chelsea at the scene until emergency services arrived.
  • She was airlifted to a larger hospital for treatment but initially did not want to see her injuries.
  • Chelsea chooses to focus on positive steps forward despite her life-changing injuries.
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