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$90K+ Raised For Springfield Family After Fatal Hit-Run I-95 Crash
A community is mourning their loss after a 32-year-old woman died due to a traumatic brain injury following a hit-run crash on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia.
Tess Kathryn Fox, most recently of Springfield, Pennsylvania but formerly of West Deptford, New Jersey, died on Saturday, Sept. 14 as a result of the crash on Interstate 95 near Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday, Sept. 7, Pennsylvania State Police told Daily Voice on Thursday, Sept. 19, and as detailed in obituary published by McGuinness Funeral Homes.
She was an organ donor, according to the obituary.&nbs…
Boy, 14, Suffers Brain Injury While Struck Riding Scooter Home From Pool In Delco, Family Says
Friday, July 26 was shaping up to be a usual day for Michael McCullough.
He had spent the day at the pool and was riding home in Marple Township.
Just before 7 p.m., when took a turn for the worst: The 14-year-old was struck by a southbound vehicle while crossing Sproul and Lawrence roads, police said.
Officers found him in the roadway and he was rushed to Lankenau Hospital.
The boy's parents were notified and the driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene, fully cooperative with officers, they said.
Meanwhile, Michael has since been transferred to the CHOP ICU, accor…
Fundraiser Launched For Family Of Cumberland County PIO, Firefighter
A Pennsylvania firefighter of over 50 years has died, according to his family and friends.
John Bruetsch, 65, a New Cumberland native living in Enola, passed away on June 9, his sister Karen Blazina announced on Facebook.
In her post she wrote the following:
"Today I lost my younger brother. Unexpected that the man, the husband, the father, the grandfather, the brother, the uncle, the fireman, the PIO for Cumberland County answered his last call on earth. He is loved and will be missed. You fought a great fight John Bruetsch ....peace."
He passed away at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospit…
Morris County HS Freshman Critical After Struck By Vehicle On Route 46: Fundraiser
A freshman at Morris Hills High School is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, Feb. 22 on Route 46 in Rockaway, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family.
Emmanuel Ramnarain sustained a traumatic brain injury and is at Morristown Medical Center, Kristyn Dietrich, a family friend of Ramnarain's and the organizer of the fundraiser, said. Doctors are closely monitoring the swelling in his brain, Dietrich said.
As of Wednesday, Feb. 28, the fundraiser has raised more than $24,000.
All funds raised will go toward Ramnarain's mother, Sherida, to assis…
Pennsylvania Caretaker Sentenced For 8-Year-Old's Homicide
An Allentown area caretaker will spend up to 16 years in prison for the 2015 death of Angelina Tomas, a Lehigh County court has ruled.
Delilah Reader, 39, previously pleaded no contest to third-degree murder charges in August, said District Attorney Jim Martin's Office in a release.
In 2007, when Reader was Tomas' "sole caregiver," authorities said she "caused a traumatic brain injury" to the then-10-month-old.
The injury left Tomas with "significant developmental delays, cognitive and learning impairments, physical disabilities, and a seizure disorder," which prosecutors…
Canton Dad Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury, Family Overwhelmed By Community's Generosity
A father of two suffered a terrible fall and was in a medically-induced coma for 10 days and lost the use of his left arm, creating an "unimaginably difficult time" for him and his family.
James Mannion, of Canton, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, resulting in significant intracranial bleeding and brain swelling, on Friday, June 9. A week later, on Sunday, June 18, his sister-in-law created a GoFundMe campaign that was immediately flooded with donations, receiving over $60,000 in only four days.
James fell while on a weekend trip with friends in Portland, Maine. He was initially …
Teen Suffers Skull Fracture In Virginia ATV Crash, Support Surges For Family
Support was surging for the family of a Virginia high schooler who suffered a brain bleed and fractured skull in an ATV crash earlier this month.
More than $3,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched for the family of Liberty High School (Bealeton) senior Emily, who was flown from Culpeper Hospital to Fairfax Hospital following the April 17 crash, the campaign says.
In addition to the brain bleed and skull fracture, Emily also suffered swelling, brain bruising, pneumocephalus, and more, according to the GoFundMe.
Emily, who works at Subway, is facing a long road to recovery.
"Emily…
Body Found In River Believed To Be Missing Capital Region Man
Nearly three weeks after a 53-year-old man from the region went missing, the search for him has ended in tragedy.
On Wednesday morning, April 26, members of the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team (URT) pulled a body from the Mohawk River in Schenectady County, near Alplaus, according to State Police.
Original Report: Seen Him? Alert Issued For Scotia Man Missing Nearly 2 Weeks
The body is believed to be that of Ryan Liszewski, of Scotia, who was last seen on Saturday, April 8, in Schenectady, police said.
“Due to Ryan’s last known location, the New York State Police Departmen…
Therapist Busted Practicing Without License In Capital Region, Police Say
A therapist in the region is facing charges for allegedly practicing without a license.
Columbia County resident William Culley, age 57, of Chatham, was arrested Saturday, March 18, according to State Police.
After being tipped off, investigators determined that Culley was practicing as a psychotherapist without a license, police said.
He specializes in treating those recovering from a traumatic brain injury, as well as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral issues, according to his profile on Psychology Today.
Culley is facing one count of unauthorized prac…
Concussion Discussion
Millions of Americans suffer a concussion every year. In addition to trauma to the head from falls, such as slipping on ice, recreation-related concussions from football, baseball, hockey, and many other organized sports put athletes at a particularly high risk. Having several concussions over time may result in permanent brain damage, especially if left untreated. So, let’s talk a little bit about how to recognize and treat a concussion.
What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes t…
