A man is in intensive care after two semi-trucks collided in front of his RV on the interstate near Monroe County Friday night.
Cassandra Mullen and her husband, Shaine Smith, had driven their RV from Florida to Michigan to surprise family on Father’s Day.
Mullen stated that they were 15 minutes from their destination when the two semis crashed directly in front of the couple, who were unable to stop in time.
“It was just lots of panic – you see that starting to happen in front of you, so you start yelling and getting really scared and a few seconds later – you’re smashed,” Mullen told FOX 2.
Mullen walked away with minor injuries.
“Shaine really saved my life by turning, he took the major hit,” said Mullen.
Unfortunately, Smith became trapped at the steering wheel.
“He was stuck in that vehicle for an hour to two as well,” said Mullen. “I couldn’t imagine what he went through in those moments. The amount of PTSD that may come out of it I don’t know.”
Mullen stated that they administered two blood transfusions to Smith and transported him to a second hospital to save his leg. He also suffered slight fractures in his hip and sternum.
The couple lost their home as a result of the incident.
“It was our home on wheels, so everything-my clothing, his clothing, important documents, everything, books, I don’t even know,” said Mullen.
A GoFundMe page has been put up to help the couple pay medical fees and replace their valuables.
