Road rage incidents have a wide variety have outcomes. Unfortunately, for one family, the outcome could not have been worse.
Avondale Car Wreck
On April 17th, a hair appointment turned into a horrific road rage incident. Demya, 11, and her best friend DeZerra were heading to a hair appointment with her mother, Raish-Nia Wright. DeZerra was getting braids and Demya was going to watch.
As they were driving on Louisiana 18, Paul Ferrara went speeding around another vehicle and slammed into the truck he was trying to pass. The sheer force of the impact sent Ferrara head-on into Wright's car.
The violent impact killed Ferrara, Wright, and DeZerra. First responders did not think that anyone else could have lived.
"It was smashed up pretty good," Bridge City Fire Chief Gary Girard said. "I really thought we were going to be in recovery mode. I didn't expect anyone to survive this."
However, firefighters saw an arm move, and they could hear Demya moaning. As the firefighters cut her out of the car, she began to scream.
Long Recovery
Demya broke her arm, pelvis, leg, and had a skull fracture, according to her mom, Britney Torres, 34. Paramedic Gilbert Andry said she was a fighter.
"She was fighting me all the whole way to the hospital," Andry said.
She had surgery and was released from the hospital after a little over two weeks. Her mom says she has physical therapy in her future and can't wait to run again.
Heros
The crash was a rough one for the first responders to process. Girard said he saw that his crew needed a way to deal with what they had seen.
"I've been in the fire service for 44 years. Before, you just had to suck it up. It opened my eyes that we need to have some type of debriefing."
Fire Chief Gary Girard
Chris Landry, the acting captain of the Bridge City Volunteer Fire Department, said that this was the worst scene he has ever worked. However, seeing Demya fight to recover has done a lot of good for the firefighters.
It has given them hope. Michael Richoux says, "It helps so much to see her progress." Demya and her family visited the Bridge City Firehouse to meet some of the crew that saved her. "I want to say thank you for caring and helping me... well, helping us," Demya said.
The first step in healing for all involved.
As a volunteer myself for 20yrs. I am glad the dept has a chief to consider the possible need to decompress after a bad call. I am glad the little one is doing better. Hurray to you heros
Bringing tears to my eyes!!
God bless all involved!!
Demya is a strong young lady. Stay strong & keep inspiring! 🙏
To all responders everywhere:
You can't possibly known the reach your efforts & caring can make, but I'm sure it would astound you!! Thanks never seems like enough to say, but ...
THANK YOU ALL & MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AS WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE YOU!!🙏💗
God be with the responders and the child and her family. I know they have a very tough job, my nephew said dealing with seeing the children hurt was the absolute worst . He worked being a responder for over twenty years.
as a first responder, the sight of adult victims seldom bother me but when kids are involved ,it is a different story. usually the kids have no say into what happened and are generally hurt the worse because of some adult's neglect. i have seen tough rough firemen cry like a baby over a child that was hurt in accident or fire.we were told to "suck it up"or get over it. the modern first responders are un-likely to be combat vets now and really need after care.few are now "battle-hardened" .
No words can express my appreciation for these responders although I have never needed them in my 75 years, I know many have. God must have a special place for them in Heaven!!! The LEAST we can do for them is 1. thank them profusely 2. get them the after care they deserve and 3. be SURE the needed safety measures are provided for THEM as they devote their time to help others...
Accidents with children in a vehicle is tough. I have seen many myself . I'm not a first responder . But I am a citizen that cares !!! Unfortunately most of the accident's I have seen were from local bars that hit vehicles with children in them . Demya , I'm very glad to hear you are recovering well . May God be with you always . and I am very happy you arw still here with us . and I pray that you have a very joyful and happy life !!!
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