Topic: Internal Injuries

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You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life
Episode 185 10:36 - 14:47

185: You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life

California Highway Car Accident, Spinal Injury Recovery

At age 15, Colin Owensby survived a horrific car accident while traveling with his mother and brother to visit universities along the California coast. The vehicle went airborne and crashed into trees, resulting in Owensby suffering a broken spine and torn internal organs due to the lap belt. He describes the adrenaline-fueled escape from the wreckage and being placed in a five-day induced coma for pain management.