Day 3 Thursday Evening

Nick was released from the hosp. today. Bloodwork was stable, but he has to go back in a week to have a re-check, and have another CT scan.

Both kids are home now. I helped get them settled in. I know it will take them all some time to learn how to live without Holly around. Ron is feeling overwhelmed as you can imagin...
Holly will have surgery tomorrow on her ankle and foot. Hope that all goes well as they are pretty messed up.

She still had the chest tube, but they did take out the drain to her leg from the past surgery.

They were also going to try her on some clear liquids at noon. I have not heard how that went...
Still having trouble keeping her O2 levels up, so she is on C-PAP for that, 2 hours on, 2 hours off. She remains very sleepy due to medication, but knows where she is and what's doing on.

I had come home for the weekend for Amber's graduation, so I'll have to get updated through Ron and the older girls.

Thanks to everyone for all the prayers going up for the family right now! Starr

Day 2: Wednesday

As of 10:35pm:

Thanks for setting up the blog ...Thanks for all of your prayers. Holly is doing much better today.

We are encouraged with the visits with Holly. Swelling not getting any worse, no more bleeding...Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!

We have seen huge improvements just today. She is talking and not so sleepy.She was asking questions about the kids, and giving instructions what to do with them. She remembered things she had done and said days before the accident, so we are encouraged greatly!

They did tell us today she has another fracture in her neck, C1 and C7. They don't expect to have any problem from them if the C collar stays on for 3+ weeks. She is scheduled for surgery on Friday again for her leg and foot.

Ryissa was released this evening, and hope to have Nick out in another day or two, Lord willing...

-Starr Ingersoll Arthur

** corrections** as previously reported, Ryissa having a head injury...she does not have a head injury, but an arm injury. Nick has a skull fracture and labs were low, so they were keeping him in to be on the safe side.

As of 12midnight:



Tired after spending the day at the hospital-but thankful that the kids are doing so well. Holly knew who we were, but remains very sedated... Another CT scan in the AM...- Starr Ingersoll Arthur

Nick & all his helpers

Cab of truck that burned down



the van that Holly & kids were in




Van that Holly & Kids were in- motor ended up 50 ft away

Day 1: Tuesday May 12

This is the latest information on Holly's condition for those who knew the Ingersoll family (Holly-SC '75).

Accident last night around 6pm.

We are now about 24 hours since this dreadful accident has happend. Alot of friends and family have been on the edge of their seats and pacing for new information. I'm sure many of us wish we can be there for the Abrams/Ingersoll family.

As of 6:10 pm :

Just spoke again briefly with Uncle Herb. Holly made it through surgery and her body has gone through hell. She is still critial. Ryissa is doing well, up and moving around with her family. Nicholas has more serious injuries but they have moved him into the same room with Ryissa. Ron is spending as much time as he can with all three of them. Heavy heart as I sign off for today.

As of 11:30 am :
From Starr: At the present she is in surgery having her knee replaced. She has a collapse lung and lots of broken bones on her right side. There is a concern with the bleeding/swelling in neck and head. For the children too.

From Uncle Herb via Loni Borton: Hi - I just had a conversation with Uncle Herb Ingersoll. Some of this information may be duplicated - I understand Star's son is also posting but I don't see his posts.

Current: All three are stable. Holly's BP is close to normal, dangerously low last night. Still worried about spinal swelling but the Dr.s don't think there will be any paralysis.

Accident: Semi coming down the hill (hwy150), lost breaks and driver tried to turn right into a quarry to slow down. The turn tipped the truck on its side leaving Holly's lane blocked. Holly's van is in pieces. Uncle Herb said that the engine is 20+ feet away from the frame of the vehicle. If it had been a true head-on all three would be dead but Holly tried to swerve so the right side of her car received most of the impact. That would logically explain all the personal damage to the right side of the body.

Most of Holly's bones are broken/shattered on the right side.Holly's rt arm broken, rt femer broken, rt knee shattered (she is in surgery right now to replace the knee), rt ankle shattered, broken neck at C7 level. Holly and both kids have had bleading in the brain - Dr's think this is under control. Nicholas has a brain fracture from his brow to the back of his head. So there would be swelling into the brain also. Holly had a collased lung (assuming right side but do not know for sure).

Uncle Herb talked to Holly at 2 am Chattanooga time and she was conscious and coherent. He said they all have been badly beat up and he would not have recognized them.

There were three in the truck, driver, passenger in the front and passanger in the sleeper. He has not confirmed it but thinks that the sleeper passenger is deceased due to the truck starting on fire. Other passenger in a burn unit and driver in ICU at the hospital where Holly is but they do not know her condition.

Uncle Herb said to thank everyone for their prayers and support.