SURFING great Shawn Briley’s son is “fighting for his life” after being “pinned between two vehicles” in a horrifying accident.
The shock incident happened in Hawaii over the weekend and 20-year-old Dakota Briley “sustained serious and extensive injuries.”
Dakota – a surfer based on the North Shore of Oahu – was struck on the side of the island’s Kamehameha Highway.
He was hospitalized with “multiple fractures in his legs, pelvis, ribs, and skull” – according to a according to a GoFundMe page set up on his behalf.
The athlete also endured “unthinkable injuries” to his spine.
“Please continue to pray for our Dakota, he’s in really rough shape and needs a miracle from god,” Dakota’s brother Ryder wrote on Instagram.
“His ribs have been crushed, his spine is severed and broken in multiple places, the back of his skull has been crushed, fractured in over 8 places, from the hip down his legs have been crushed.
“He needs a miracle, please pray for God to make him whole again.”
As of Wednesday, more than $152,000 has been raised, surpassing the original goal of $50,000.
The fundraiser read: “Dakota was pinned between two vehicles and has sustained serious and extensive injuries to his body.
“He is currently fighting for his life and remains in the Intensive Care Unit in Honolulu.
“Dakota is suffering from multiple fractures in his legs, pelvis, ribs, and skull. His spine has also endured unthinkable injuries.
“Thankfully his incredible medical team were able to stabilize his legs and are now working tirelessly on multiple surgeries to the rest of his body.
“For those of you who know The Briley Ohana, you know they are the Salt of the Earth, a family of great faith in God and have hearts of gold.
“They are a staple in the North Shore Community and are loved by many.
Dakota Briley has proven to be a true warrior. He is strong, vibrant and his smile lights up a room.
“His brother Ryder writes “at times he appears as so solid, it’s hard to handle, but I know that his stubornness, strength and the fight he has in him is what is going to get him through this. We believe he will get through this. He has a lot more battles to fight through, and if anyone can do it… it’s Dakota”.
“Our hope is that God performs a miracle.”
