Jesse J Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 September 25, 2023 I rolled my jeep down a 300 foot hill broke my neck and ended up quadriplegic. The long story is me and my friend went off Roading in American Fork Canyon the main trails were closed off, so we decided to go hiking. On our way back we decided to hike up the trails to see why they were closed. We passed in a CK Chevy who said he was headed up to Silver lake reservoir So me and my buddy headed up with him and his buddy up about a half mile to an upper reservoir and found this skinny dirt road. I was ahead, and there was a group of ATVs coming in the opposite direction In trying to negotiate the pass, I pulled forward and the dirt slid out behind my passenger rear tire and apparently I didn’t notice ( I don’t remember much of the accident) ended up rolling probably eight or nine times down the hill. My friend hopped out of his jeep and ran after me turned my truck off and helped me stabilize my breathing, radio for life flight. Paramedics ended up, wrenching my doors off pulling me out putting me on an F150 bring me me down the trail putting on the helicopter. Spent five days in the ICU before heading to the Nielsen rehab center at the University of Utah. I spent nine weeks there and have spent almost 4 weeks home as of typing this. I’m eternally grateful for my friends and family supporting me through this. I’m even more grateful for my amazing physical and occupational therapist at rehab. I have a C6 spinal injury I have movement in my wrists and my biceps shoulders and a tiny little in my triceps. Right now I’m just trying to get to a point where I can head back to school in January and finish up my senior year. Bought the jeep back from insurance from what I’ve heard the drivetrain is a really great condition still, my buddies say that they’ll help me part it out so if you want pieces, you can DM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff351 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 holy cow! Not sure how you survived that one! Prayers to you for a full recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, jeff351 said: holy cow! Not sure how you survived that one! Prayers to you for a full recovery I appreciate the words, but it is very unlikely I’ll ever be able to walk again not to mention, move my hands again. I’m so incredibly grateful to have survived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 damn, dude. it's good to "hear" your voice. make sure to stay positive and keep hope alive. crazy advances in surgeries and spinal fixes have been happening lately. light years ahead of just 10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 It’s super true I’m very lucky to be young and have the medical technology available. I have been staying very very positive and bubbly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Glad to hear your alive and are keeping hope. Sucks big time. Please don't be a stranger and keep us posted at least once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 Thank you Jdog you are instrumental in the building of the Jeep. I can’t express how grateful I am for the electrical help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 It was no problem, happy to assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Hi Jesse, heard of your accident a couple months ago, I was wondering where you had been. Glad to hear from you and hang in there, looks like a great bunch of people around you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 I have an amazing group of people supporting me including you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjake Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Hey Jessie, again I’m very sorry to hear about your accident, and am very glad your still with us, like others have said don’t be a stranger, your permanently in the Comanche family. I’ll be sure to add you to my prayers, and I’m hopeful that your recovery goes as well as possible, Just this year I had 2 friends of mine that doctors told would never wake up or walk and talk again after major accidents, just to have one wake up and return to his normal life with minor complications, and the other on a great road to recovery. I wish you the same as them, let us know if there is ever anything you need us to do. -Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Gosh, I'm glad you made it. You'll push through this! Wishing you a smooth and thorough recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 It's a miracle you survived that. I'll keep you in my prayers. It's wonderful to know that you are keeping a positive attitude. My grandmother always taught us that what's important is not what happens to us, it's how we respond to it that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I thought you might want to see this video: https://www.google.com/search?q=exoskeleton&oq=exoske&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqEggAEAAYQxiDARixAxiABBiKBTISCAAQABhDGIMBGLEDGIAEGIoFMgYIARBFGDkyBggCEAAYAzIHCAMQABiABDINCAQQABiDARixAxiABDIKCAUQABixAxiABDIHCAYQABiABDINCAcQABiDARixAxiABDIHCAgQABiABDINCAkQABiDARixAxiABKgCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:98e9be7f,vid:WuG_11qK9x8,st:0 The military has exoskeletons in-process for unimpaired solders to enable them to carry more weight in the field. Think of the CC as extended family and part of your support group. Everyone here wants things to be as good as can be for you. It has been over a month since you let us know about you. Give us a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Stay strong Jesse and keep your positive attitude. What an unfortunate situation. Glad you made it through to tell the story. You are in the thoughts of me and my family. Do you have a go fund me? I’m sure most people here are willing to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 Update because apparently it’s been 9 MONTHS!? Since I’ve said anything. I’m doing well. Graduated highschool and started at the university of Utah just taking 2 classes. Working with the school of music about accommodations for a music degree. No more motor function return but I’m a lot stronger and way more independent (getting into bed by yourself alone is truly something taken for granted) still living at home not doing much really. I really miss my truck just something to wrench on. I got a 24’ duramax 1500 that I am working with vocational rehab about getting a lift (it will be a gull wing style look up “atc conversions) and hand controls. I cannot wait to drive! Thank you for the prayers yall. Not using your fingers sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 7 hours ago, Jesse J said: I cannot wait to drive! I believe that one day you will drive again because I think that's just who you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Really glad to hear about your progress. Keep the great attitude and you’ll be able to overcome any challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Jesse, you're an absolute inspiration. keep up the positive vibes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 You are one talented dude Jesse, keep on going and best of luck to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Your attitude is phenomenal. It's great to hear you are doing well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Oh man. Dare I say someone needs to comeout with rollbars for the MJs again.. looking at the jeep and hearing of 8 rolls I'm thinking GOD still has plans for you. You are an inspiration young man and you have some solid support...(not to mention some hotties as well ) Great to hear you still getting after the schooling. Music is very cool. I enjoy music therapy regularly. Life is what it is some times and , forgive me here, but you just have to roll with it. Better stick around here now cause you know you automaticly a lifer being you wrecked a rare MJ now. You could always outfit the MJ to haul you around but I think you wise enough to ride in the new truck instead. Chicks still dig chevys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.T.Hands Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 On 9/1/2024 at 12:51 PM, Jesse J said: Thank you for the prayers yall. Not using your fingers sucks! Jesse, I'm very new here but I'll say your story and you attitude are very inspirational , Hang in there Sir, you're gonna do fine🙏 🙏 🙏 PS, that new Duramax is NICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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