LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The wife of a Bullitt County firefighter severely burned in a car crash last week has died.
"It is with a heavy heart that we pass along the news that Christina Bryant, loving wife of Lieutenant Terrell Bryant, succumbed to the injuries she sustained in the motor vehicle accident," the Southeast Bullitt Fire Department said in an update shared on Facebook Wednesday night.
"She was an amazing woman, doting mother, loving wife and wonderful friend to so many," the post continued.
Christina Bryant served as an Auxiliary member of the department. She and her husband, Lieutenant Terrell Bryant, were involved in a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, June 2. Their car burst into flames after they were hit from behind on Clermont Road right in front of James B. Beam Distilling Co. Both suffered severe burns.
"When he was in the back of the ambulance the paramedic was telling me that he was worried about Christina and the firefighters on the scene," Fire Chief Erik Butler said. "He didn’t care about his self.”
Both Terrell and Christina had surgery and were being cared for in the Burn Unit at University of Louisville Hospital. While doing skin grafts, surgeons had realized Christina's burns were worse than they thought, and the decision was made to amputate her right leg.
Terrell Bryant remains in the Burn Unit, and could be in the hospital weeks or months.
“I’ve been at the hospital everyday since it happened,” Chief Butler said.
Since the crash last week, the community has come together to support the Bryant family.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help raise money for the family, and businesses and organizations have been stepping up to raise money and collect donations.
Bryant Family Fundraisers:
Sissy's Taco's in Mt. Washington is holding a benefit for Southeast Bullitt Fire Department’s Lieutenant Terrell Bryant and his wife, Auxiliary member Christina Bryant. Both face a long recovery after they were severely burned in a fiery crash on June 2.
Sissys Tacos at 580 North Bardstown Road in Mt. Washington is donating 10% of sales on Thursday June 9 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
“The man’s a firefighter, puts his life on the line," Shawn Waltenburg, Sissy's Tacos owner said. "His whole family’s first responders, and I feel like as a community we need to get together.”
The Voodoo Jeep Club will be there with a DJ, raffles, shirts for order, bracelets being sold to donate to the Bryant family. Cash and food card donations are also being accepted.
“We were literally just with them moments before the incident occurred, so it goes to show you how fragile, how fragile life is and not to take a moment for granted,” Meagan Mauk, VooDoo Jeep Club treasurer said.
Hoppin Poppin Party Rentals is selling rubber ducks. The Bryants are fans of Jeeps, and owners of the vehicles are known for leaving rubber ducks with messages written on them for other Jeep owners. The plan is to deliver rubber ducks to the hospital. People who purchase a rubber duck can have their names written on them. If you'd like to donate, you can venmo @hoppinpoppin1 and just put the names you'd like on the duck in the comments.
Smoke Over Fire BBQ is teaming up with Cedar Creek Farms to sell lunches with proceeds going to the Bryants.
Tshirts are being sold to benefit Southeast Bullitt Fire Department’s Lieutenant Terrell Bryant and his wife, Auxiliary member Christina Bryant. Both were injuredin a fiery crash on June 2.
Thursday, June 9
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Wesbanco Shepherdsville
- Bryant's Fundraiser
- 395 N Buckman St,
- Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Saturday, June 11
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Berl Williams Landscaping
- 6350 N Preston Hwy
- Louisville, KY 40229
Skate O Rama of Bullitt County is holding a benefit on Thursday, June 23 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission & Skate Rental, $5.00 + tax. Speed or In-line rental skates $4.00 extra. All admissions will be donated to the Bryant's to help with medical bills and recovery.
“It definitely gives you that little glimmer of hope that, you know, there’s good people and there’s good, kind-hearted acts out there,” Mauk said.
Additional fundraisers are being posted on the Southeast Bullitt Fire Department Facebook page. Click here.
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