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After Motorcyclist On 14 Freeway Ejected Into Traffic, Family Seeking Assistance

While Chandler White is recovering from a collision that sent him over the center divider on the 14 freeway, his family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help him regain his footing after an almost two-month stay in the hospital.


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The motorcyclist was rushed to a local hospital after a vehicle reportedly crossed a double solid yellow line on the freeway, causing White to be thrown off his bike into opposing traffic on May 24.

White, who was working as a dental assistant in Agoura Hills, was on his way home from work when the collision occurred.

Related : Motorcyclist Ejected Into Opposing Traffic On Highway 14 After Crash

Cameron D’ion White, who identified himself as the brother of the injured rider, gave some information about White’s recovery, and specified why the campaign is important to his brother and family.

“His recovery time physically is anywhere from six to eight months,” Cameron said. “He still has his jaw wired shut and a trach in his throat until the jaw wiring comes off. However, he suffered critical brain injuries … so he’s currently in the process of transferring out of the hospital and into a rehab center for brain trauma.”

White is currently on a liquid diet, but has been taken off all prescription medication.

“At the moment, Chandler is able to walk, talk, read, write and recalls a majority of his life up until the accident,” Cameron said. “However, 40 percent of the time, his mental timelines are incorrect and his cognitive skills are going to need a tremendous amount of therapy.”

White sustained brain hemorrhaging and blood clots, and had every bone in his face broken, while also suffering a collapsed lung. His right arm was “shattered like a spiderweb,” according to Cameron.

After White was placed in the ICU, his bills and finances were unattended due to his hospitalization.

Now that he has regained some strength and awareness, there is still much work to be done before he reaches full recovery, according to Cameron.

“He has car payments, mortgage payments, loans, bills and responsibilities that he can’t attend to now. We won’t even know how long,” Cameron said. “So any and all help would be greatly appreciated. My mother is really going through a lot right now. I’m just looking for any way I can help keep things optimistic.”

Those interested in helping support the White family’s fundraiser can go to their GoFundMe campaign page here.

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