Indian student fights for life after US traffic accident; underage driver crashes into own vehicle in Alabama
Sai Teja, a 27-year-old Indian student, has been fighting for his life after being seriously injured in a car accident in Montgomery, Alabama. Teja was reportedly returning from a friend’s graduation when an underage driver crashed into his car. His friend Aguirre, who was also in the car and suffered minor injuries, has launched a fundraiser to help Teja’s family.The crash left Setja with severe brain injuries, a broken jaw and a broken left leg, and he is currently in a coma in the intensive care unit at Southern Baptist Medical Center in Alabama. Originally from Hyderabad, Sai came to the United States on a student visa and recently completed his master’s degree at the University of New England. He is looking for work but does not have any insurance in the United States.“Doctors explained that recovery from such a severe injury would be a long and uncertain journey. Even after he regains consciousness, he is expected to require extensive rehabilitation, including neurological care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical treatment lasting several months, possibly a year or more,” Aguirre wrote in the fundraiser.“Saiteja is an international student in the United States with dreams and aspirations for his future. Unfortunately, his father and brother are currently in India and unable to be with him. A small group of family members and close friends in the United States are working together to support him and coordinate his care during this difficult time,” the fundraiser states. The fundraiser seeks help with hospital and medical expenses, recovery and treatment costs, specialized medical equipment and care, transportation and recovery-related expenses, and long-term treatment needs.
