More than 11K raised for man severely injured in fiery Coquihalla crash

More than $11,000 has been raised for a man who was severely injured following a fiery crash on the Coquihalla Highway last week.

Six people were sent to the hospital following a five-vehicle accident on the Coquihalla, Oct. 29. Merritt RCMP officers that responded to the scene found four of the vehicles were on fire.

Two people were airlifted to the hospital via helicopters in critical condition and four others were transported in serious condition via ground ambulance. The highway was closed for hours after the crash.

READ MORE: 6 people taken to hospital following fiery crash on Coquihalla near Merritt

An online fundraiser created this week for Tyler Galloway, one of the crash victims, has raised $11,635 as of today. Nov. 5. The goal is $15,000.

Galloway is currently in intensive care in New Westminster, his family reported via Facebook, as he has a brain injury and is on life support.

Regina Stunts, who organized the online fundraiser, wrote that the funds will be used to help his family with emergency travel, and medical expenses for Galloway. Stunts did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The fundraiser can be found here.

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