A 6-year-old boy who was left paralyzed after he was struck by a car while crossing a street, recently came out of a coma and according to his father, is alert and showing small signs of progress.
“He’s progressing day to day. He can see, and like his awareness is getting better, he’s being more alert.” said father Stephen Olds.
The child, named Tupac, was hit by a car while crossing a northwest Atlanta street with family members in May. Police say they were crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver, who remained on the scene with the critically injured boy, was not charged.
Tupac’s neck was broken and he suffered a severe brain injury and other internal injuries. While he cannot speak or move his arms and legs, he’s showing signs of improving consciousness.
The family set up a GoFundMe to help with medical and other expenses.
“He’s like tracking the room, when you walk. Sometimes when I say his name, he will look at me.” said Olds.
The father says his son has been moved out of intensive care and will soon began rehab.
“Physical therapy, therapy dealing with speech, music therapy, therapy to get more and more alert,” the father said.
Because Olds and his wife have to spend most of their time caring for their son, neither can currently work.
“It’s been a real struggle financially. It’s really strenuous on our family and we have six more kids.” said Olds.
He continues to pray for miracle.
“My faither in God is helping me. That’s what’s been helping me, the main power getting me through.” said Olds.
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