Ben's Motorcycle Hit & Run Recovery Fund

On the night of December 30th, Ben Hailey and his motorcycle slid down the interstate at 60 mph when a careless driver merged directly into him at full speed. Time slowed as he heard the pavement grinding against his helmet, mere inches away from his face. When he finally stopped, he hobbled out of the middle lane to the shoulder where witnesses called an ambulance. The perpetrator had fled from the scene, leaving Ben dead or alive in the road. His protective gear saved his life, but the impact left him with several areas of road rash that peeled away his skin and a broken collar bone that will require surgery. The motorcycle was towed away with the extent of the damage still unknown.

 

The Hailey family is known for being a welcoming household, willing to help others, and now they're in need of assistance. The last few years had been difficult financially already and this accident leaves Ben unable to work as he heals, while also facing a range of expenses both related to the accident and ongoing. Due to the nature of the accident and the ongoing investigation, it's uncertain when or even if insurance will cover expenses already paid or repairs yet to come, and this bike was often an essential errand-running vehicle. Surgery has been scheduled, but it will be a few weeks of healing for Ben to do basic tasks, and likely months before he can do the type of physical installation work he had been doing recently to help support the family. 

All donations go directly to the Hailey family and GoFundMe does not require that the goal be met for them to receive all donations! Your love and support are sincerely appreciated!