Minnesota — A 26-year-old woman from Minneapolis is in critical condition following a hit-and-run incident on New Year’s Day. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. near University and Fourth Avenues in northeast Minneapolis.
Michaela Howk sustained severe injuries, including broken bones, a shattered pelvis, and a brain bleed. This tragic event happened just days before she was set to begin her new job in the emergency department at Children’s Hospital.
Her cousin, Nate Bauer, shared that Michaela was looking forward to starting her career at the hospital and had big plans. The family is now facing the difficult task of supporting her through a lengthy recovery, which will include surgeries, rehabilitation, and making her home wheelchair-accessible. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $37,000 to assist with these expenses.
The family is urging the driver to come forward, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for the consequences of such actions. Michaela’s journey to recovery is a long and uncertain one, but her family remains hopeful that the community’s support will help ease their burdens.
Hit-and-run accidents leave victims not only physically injured but emotionally shattered as the responsible party evades accountability. Your support through donations can help Michaela’s family cover the mounting medical and recovery costs during this difficult time.
