LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky firefighter and his wife were in the hospital after a serious crash June 2.
According to a Facebook post by the Southeast Bullitt Fire Department, Lt. Terrell Bryant and his wife, auxiliary member, Christina Bryant, were involved in a car crash.
As a result of the crash, the car had caught fire and both Terrell and Christina sustained significant injuries. In another Facebook post, the fire department said Christina died from her injuries.
The couple was taken to the University of Louisville's Hospital Burn Unit and, according to family, were to remain in there for weeks, possibly months recovering. Terrell is still recovering.
"We ask that everyone please keep them and their family in your thoughts and prayers at this time," the post said.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family cover the cost of medical expenses. They have a donation goal of $10,000.
There are also other events scheduled to help.
June 9th
Westbanco Shepherdsville
Smoke over fire barbecue
395 North Buckman Street
Shepherdsville, KY
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sissy's Taco Trailer
580 North Bardstown Road
Mt. Washington, KY
Sissy's will donate 10% of sales to the Bryant's children
June 26th
LJ Depot Diner
262 Main Street
Lebanon Junction, KY
"Bryant's Prayer Warriors"
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