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Teen's Sledding Fall Leads to Severe Spinal Injury
5 Feb
Summary
- A 16-year-old girl suffered critical injuries in a sledding accident.
- She collided headfirst with a brick mailbox, causing fractures.
- Her recovery requires extensive rehabilitation for mobility.
A seemingly fun snow day on January 26 turned into a life-altering event for a Vilonia family after their 16-year-old daughter, Lexie Glover, was seriously injured. While sledding in Cabot, Lexie lost control on a steep road and collided headfirst with a brick mailbox. This impact resulted in multiple fractures and a severe spinal injury.
Lexie was rushed to the hospital, where doctors discovered the extent of her injuries, including damage to her neck and back, and fractures to her shoulder and pelvis. A lengthy 10-hour surgery was performed to stabilize her spine. She has since moved from intensive care to the rehabilitation floor at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Her family reports that Lexie is making progress, now able to feed herself and hold a cup, but faces a long recovery. Significant rehabilitation is needed for her to regain full use of her right arm and to walk again. The family has started a GoFundMe to manage mounting medical expenses and seeks community support and prayers.
