19-Year-Old Mitch Davis Survives Night in the Kern River Canyon
Teenager Mitch Davis was found alive after surviving a night in the Kern River Canyon.
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April 27, 2010
Mitch Davis, a 19-year-old who was missing since early Sunday morning, was discovered in the Kern River Canyon in Bakersfield, California, earlier this week. The teenager had survived his night in the wreckage of his pick-up truck, and is expected to make a full recovery.
Davis was dehydrated and suffered from a broken left arm and broken right clavicle, according to BakerfieldNow.com. The cause of the crash is still unknown.
When Davis didn't come home, his father and a family friend went looking for him, and discovered his vehicle by the side of the highway, the news source reports.
For many victims of car accidents, the road to a full recovery is often a long one. Health experts suggest that those who are recovering from car accidents should work to lead as active a life as they are able. This can include returning to one's favorite sport, or simply walking or hiking.
Group support from others who are working to recover is also thought to be extremely beneficial. Survivors will have the opportunity to share experiences and enjoy camaraderie.
There are also a wide range of online resources that can help people deal with the aftermath of car accidents, including the Crash Survivors Network, as well as regional and local organizations, such as the Brain Injury Association of Michigan.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that a total of 16,520 people lost their lives in passenger car crashes in 2007 and 1,475,000 were injured in 2006 (the last year for which the data is available).
Mitch Davis, a 19-year-old who was missing since early Sunday morning, was discovered in the Kern River Canyon in Bakersfield, California, earlier this week. The teenager had survived his night in the wreckage of his pick-up truck, and is expected to make a full recovery.
Davis was dehydrated and suffered from a broken left arm and broken right clavicle, according to BakerfieldNow.com. The cause of the crash is still unknown.
When Davis didn't come home, his father and a family friend went looking for him, and discovered his vehicle by the side of the highway, the news source reports.
For many victims of car accidents, the road to a full recovery is often a long one. Health experts suggest that those who are recovering from car accidents should work to lead as active a life as they are able. This can include returning to one's favorite sport, or simply walking or hiking.
Group support from others who are working to recover is also thought to be extremely beneficial. Survivors will have the opportunity to share experiences and enjoy camaraderie.
There are also a wide range of online resources that can help people deal with the aftermath of car accidents, including the Crash Survivors Network, as well as regional and local organizations, such as the Brain Injury Association of Michigan.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that a total of 16,520 people lost their lives in passenger car crashes in 2007 and 1,475,000 were injured in 2006 (the last year for which the data is available).
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