Close

Recent Posts

Archives

Como teen injured after tree-trimming accident

Como teen injured after tree-trimming accident
  • PublishedDecember 3, 2021


Koby Crump/ via Social Media

[adning id=”33097″]

UPDATE: Como Burgers and Fries reported that their weekend fundraiser for Koby Crump was a “huge success” and, with the help of the community, raised over $6,500 for Crump’s medical fund. Crump continues to recover at Parkland Hospital, according to family. 

A Como-Pickton teen suffered a severe injury this week while clearing brush, and the community is coming together to fundraise for his medical costs.

Koby Crump, 17, suffered an accident on Nov. 29 while tree-trimming, according to community members. He was taken to Parkland Hospital in Dallas, where he later underwent surgery for a spinal injury. 

“He is awake and alert and being his normal sassy self,” said community member Nancy Attaway on social media. “He had extensive damage to his spine and he has a long road ahead.” 

Crump is a junior at Como-Pickton High School, as well as a volunteer firefighter.

The following locations are accepting donations on Crump’s behalf:

Como Mobile Pantry
PO Box 265
Como, Texas 75431
(Make checks payable to Koby Crump) 
 
City National Bank
Any branch
ask for “Koby Crump Benefit Account” 
 
Como Burgers and Fries
2300 E Main St, Como
ask about “Koby Crump Benefit”
 
 
[adning id=”33207″]
 
 


Written By
Taylor Nye

Taylor Nye is the editor of Front Porch News. She has degrees from the University of Wisconsin in human biology, Latin American studies, and public health. She has previously worked at the Wisconsin State Journal, Tucson Weekly and Sulphur Springs News-Telegram. As a sixth generation Hopkins County resident, she loves celebrating our heritage and history.