On August 25th, tragedy hit hard for Massachusetts State Trooper Matthew McRae. He was on vacation in Utah when an alleged drunk driver caused a crash that left him with some really serious injuries – a spinal injury and a broken neck. Now, he's in a Boston rehab hospital, giving it his all to bounce back from this, according to the Boston Globe.
“THANK YOU” is the message directly from our member, Trooper Matthew McRae as he continues to improve every day after almost being killed by an alleged drunk driver last month in Utah. He is now settled in at a Boston area rehabilitation hospital and is making gains in his… pic.twitter.com/ftQj4HPJnl
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Trooper McRae giving a thumbs-up and a smile. His friends, family, and fellow Massachusetts State Troopers have been right by his side, showing their support. Everyone, from his police academy buddies to the State Police Association of Massachusetts (SPAM), has stepped up to help McRae and his family through these tough times. They're working non-stop to set up a sick leave bank to support Trooper McRae as reported by Boston.com.
Despite the severity of his injuries, McRae has shown an unwavering spirit. Now able to speak with friends and family, he has even begun physical therapy, thanks to the continued improvements he has experienced during his stay at the rehab center. His message of "THANK YOU" via social media provides a glimpse into his gratitude and determination to move forward according to NBC Boston.
The driver of a Mini Cooper, 19-year-old Liam Kavanagh, now faces felony charges of DUI, while his 19-year-old passenger is also charged with failure to disclose identity as per NBC Boston.
Financial support for McRae's recovery journey has been overwhelming, with the Greg Hill Foundation pledging to match donations up to $10,000 and a GoFundMe account set up in his name surpassing a goal of $60,000 and raising more than $132,000 reported by Boston.com.
