Melyssa Ford – GoFundMe Launched To Help w/ Medical Expenses From Hit & Run Accident

Melyssa Ford – GoFundMe Launched To Help w/ Medical Expenses From Hit & Run Accident

Last week, former model Melyssa Ford was involved was involved in an automobile accident that left her with life-threatening injuries. As she remains hospitalized, her friends have continued to rally behind her. One friend, in particular, Claudia Jordan, has started a GoFundMe for those interested in helping Ford cover her ongoing medical expenses.

Melyssa Ford (circa 2013)

In the description of the GoFundMe, Ford not only needs help with upcoming medical bills, she also needs help finding the person who put her in the hospital. Jordan says that the driver of the 18-wheeler that clipped Ford is still at large and is asking for any possible witnesses to the accident to come forward. Read the description below.

Melyssa is a sister, friend, and confidant to many. Simply said…we all love her. Melyssa was involved in a near-fatal car crash on Ventura Freeway this past Thursday, June 28th. Her jeep flipped 3 times after being clipped by an 18-wheeler. She sustained a skull fracture, concussion, and bleeding on the brain. She also has a 10-inch open wound that had to be surgically closed using stitches and staples with other severe gashes all over her body. THE 18-WHEELER DRIVER IS STILL AT LARGE! We are asking anyone who may have been traveling westbound on Ventura Freeway, Thursday, June 28th at approximately 12:37 pm PST near Brand/Central Avenue exit, to PLEASE come forward with any information.

Melyssa is from Canada and moved to the U.S. like so many to pursue her passions and dreams. She is loved and respected. She is one of us and needs us. We need to surround her with love and the support to get through this. We are asking those closest to her and supporters who have shown an outpour of concern and well wishes to contribute to this GoFundMe established. In a time when the world seems to be spiraling out of control, miracles like this remind us of the one beautiful thing we all have in common and should be thankful for every day, LIFE.

You can click here if you’d like to donate.

By: Eleven8