24-year-old Colin Cassidy was severely injured in a vehicle-bicycle crash on Sunday, July 12 around 8:30pm in the 2800 block of Meyer Avenue in Abington Township.
Responding officers found Cassidy unconscious and bleeding from his head. He was transported to Abington Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery for significant head trauma with significant swelling and bleeding.
Amy Cassidy, Colin’s mother, told 6ABC that the procedure went well and that he is now on a ventilator and heavily medicated as doctors monitor his brain.
“We’re hoping this will only take him a few months of recovery, is our biggest hope, and he can really return to the active, young guy that he was,” she said. “I’ve already lost one son. To know to go through that and have a grown man target someone else like that, at any age, but let alone someone helpless on a bike, I can’t even wrap my mind around it.”
In response to the tragedy, Kim Daly, Cassidy’s neighbor and friend, has launched a GoFundMe page to help cover medical bills and provide for future needs as he recovers.
From the fundraiser’s description:
Colin Cassidy is a 24-year-old young man who has always brought warmth and kindness to those around him. Known for his outgoing spirit and loving nature, Colin has been a cherished member of our community in Abington Township. Recently, Colin was involved in a serious incident that has left him hospitalized, and the outcome of his condition remains uncertain. This tragedy has deeply affected not only Colin and his family, but also everyone who knows him.
As Colin faces a long road ahead, his family is confronted with mounting medical expenses and the uncertainty of future costs related to his care. The emotional and financial toll is overwhelming, and they need support now more than ever. By coming together, we can help ease some of the burden and show Colin and his family that they are not alone during this difficult time.
Kimberly, a neighbor and friend, is asking for your help to support Colin and his loved ones. Any contribution, big or small, will make a meaningful difference in their lives. Your kindness and generosity will help cover medical bills and provide for future needs as Colin recovers. Please join us in supporting Colin and his family as they navigate this challenging journey.
$1,030 has been raised at the time of this writing. You can watch 6ABC’s video coverage below:
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