A firefighter with the Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 (formerly the Argyle Fire District) suffered multiple injuries in a motorcycle crash on Friday.
The Argyle Professional Fire Fighters Association released a statement late Friday night saying that Corey Claytor was involved in an off-duty motorcycle accident with injuries to his head, neck and right leg.
“Corey is currently heavily sedated and will require surgery, but his doctors are optimistic about his recovery,” said Sam Johnson, president of the association. “Our brother, his family and friends need the thoughts and prayers of our community and beyond.”
The association will share updates on Claytor’s recovery and how the community can support him.
A GoFundMe online fundraiser has been launched to help the Claytor family with medical expenses. The organizer, a fellow ESD firefighter, said Sunday that Claytor was in the ICU but “we are hopeful and optimistic that Corey makes a full recovery.” The GoFundMe has a $25,000 goal, and it has raised about $13,000 in less than 24 hours, as of early Monday afternoon.
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