Fundraisers set up for Enterprise State player injured in two-vehicle crash
Fundraisers set up for Enterprise State player injured in two-vehicle crash
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Following a deadly two-vehicle crash in Enterprise on Thursday night that critically injured an Enterprise State baseball player, community members are coming together to try and help.
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So far, two separate fundraisers have been set up for Enterprise State outfielder/third basemen Gaines Harrell.
Harrell was involved in a two-vehicle crash in the 1800 block of Boll Weevil Circle at around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Harrell, a Blakely, Georgia native, was critically injured in the crash and was transported to the HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital via life flight, where he was diagnosed with two broken femurs, two shattered ankles, and a broken knee.
The driver of the other vehicle, Rey Maldonado, died at the scene.
Enterprise State Coach Bubba Frichter says Harrell was put into a medically induced coma and had extensive surgeries on both of his legs Friday afternoon.
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On Saturday, Harrell was taken off the ventilator, and coaches say he is doing well under his own power.
According to a GoFundMe post on Harrell, he may need to spend up to 12 weeks in a rehab facility post-discharge.
The GoFundMe page can be found here. As of Sunday afternoon, over 70 people have donated to help Harrell.
Someone at Enterprise State is also selling bracelets for $5 each, with all proceeds going directly to Harrell's family. Information on how to purchase a bracelet can be found on the Enterprise State Community College – Baseball Facebook page.
According to Enterprise Police, a Ford Expedition, driven by Maldonado, crossed the lines on Boll Weevil Circle and hit Harrell's truck head-on.
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Harrell's injuries come amid the Boll Weevils' best season in well over a decade.
His production has helped lead Enterprise State to a 24-8 overall record and a 17-5 mark in conference play, putting the Boll Weevils at the top of the ACCC Division II standings.
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