I Was a Doctor and Marathon Runner, Now I’m Learning to Walk Again
Summary
A 24-year-old resident physician and professional runner was struck by a truck while running across a crosswalk on September 9. She survived extensive injuries and emergency surgery, and six weeks later was still using a walker as she recovered, with no clear timeline for healing.Key Facts
- She said she had the walk signal when a truck traveling at least 45 miles per hour hit her.
- Her injuries included bleeding in several organs and muscles, multiple fractures, road rash, and wounds to her knee.
- She underwent emergency surgery to control bleeding and spent three days in the hospital, including two days in the trauma ICU.
- During the first weeks after leaving the hospital, she needed help with daily tasks and received injections to prevent blood clots.
- Six weeks after the crash, she reported improved pain and some healing fractures, but pelvic and knee injuries continued to limit her.
- Before the crash, she was a resident physician and professional runner for Saucony, with a reported marathon time of 2:35.
- She described ongoing restless nights, fear, and difficulty adjusting to the loss of independence.
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