Meath student injured in ‘horrific’ crash while travelling in US taxi

Twenty-two-year-old Shane Campbell remains in serious condition in Chicago’s John H Stroger Hospital after being involved in a collision while traveling in a taxi.

The crash, which occurred on June 5, has resulted in the Meath man undergoing no fewer than ten surgeries to correct several broken bones and internal injuries.

In recent days, the talented sportsman has regained consciousness but still has a long road ahead to complete his recovery.

In a bid to cover the medical costs associated with Shane’s ongoing treatment, friends and family have set up a fundraising page in his honor.

In a post on GoFundMe, his friends wrote; "Shane Campbell is a 22-year-old student from Kells, Co. Meath, who went to Chicago to work for the summer, like so many Irish students.

"Shane’s American dream turned into a nightmare as the taxi he was a passenger in was involved in a horrific car crash.

"Shane was initially maintained in an induced coma and intubated,’ they added. ‘As well as several broken bones, more seriously, Shane suffered significant abdominal trauma which has required ten surgical procedures to date and may require more in the future.

"He has thankfully improved, is awake and cognitive, but faces a long road to recovery. He needs several more weeks of medical care in John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County followed by months of rehab."

While Shane had travel insurance that covered his medical bills up until now, given the serious nature of his condition and injuries sustained in the crash, he will need further treatment, with costs rising.

"Shane is supported by his twin brother Niall, who was also in Chicago for the summer, his mother Jean, who flew from Ireland to be with him and will remain there for the months ahead,’ they continued.

"Shane’s sister Grace and father David who have stayed, for now, in Kells.

"Shane is a much-loved son, brother, colleague, and teammate within our community.

"His family are known far and wide from Manhattan to Meath.

"But now they need your help. Shane has shown great courage in his progress so far and is determined to fully recover and get home.

"Please help support him and his family through this difficult time," they concluded.

To donate to Shane Campbell's GoFundMe click here.

* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.