Please Support Jason Ross's Fight for Life

On Friday, August 23rd, our son Jason Ross, at just 24 years old, suffered a life changing tragedy. Jason was the victim of a hit-and-run while crossing near 8800 State Street in Sandy, Utah. He was left impaired lying in the middle of the street, where he was shockingly ran over by two additional vehicles. Jason is in extreme critical condition and for much of the foreseeable future will be in the ICU.

He’s suffered multiple injuries. The impacts of this catastrophic accident have caused him internal bleeding with a ruptured bowel, a portion of his small intestine was removed, he lost his spleen, his kidney lacerated and lung collapsed. Both femurs are broken, his pelvis is broken with multiple fractures, his arm is broken, he also has multiple small fractures in his back, and arteries unstable. His face also sustained significant trauma and he’s lost a portion of his nose. His future is uncertain, but we’re thankful he is still with us. He’s fighting hard to stay alive.

Jason will face years of surgeries, rehabilitation in a nursing home, and doctors predict will need full-time assistance for the rest of his life. His medical team is doing everything they can to keep Jason alive, but many decisions and actions still must occur. We are optimistic with each hour that he gets stronger. Currently only a few days in and he is already received multiple surgeries and blood transfusions. It is hard for any parent to witness a child in this condition. He is currently in a medically induced coma due to the severity of his injuries.

Jason was initially believed to be dead and without breath when he was rushed to Intermountain Hospital in Utah. Miraculously, he survived, but his life will never be the same. As we prepare for the lengthy and challenging recovery process ahead, we ask our community for their gracious support. Jason will need ongoing care, support, and help with his mounting medical bills. This accident was a surprise and not something a 24 year old had prepared for. He will not be able to work anytime soon, if at all and will need financial assistance for his future.

Please consider supporting Jason during this incredibly difficult time. Your generosity can make a difference in his recovery and future.

Thank you very much,

The Ross Family