ANTM contestant "severely injured" in "fatal" car crash
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America's Next Top Model Cycle 22 contestant Bello Sanchez is suffering from a number of injuries after surviving a near-fatal car crash on Oct. 19.
"It's a miracle that reality TV star Bello Sanchez is alive, doctors say, following near-fatal head-injuries that he received during a car accident in metro Los Angeles," a representative for Sanchez, tells PEOPLE in a statement.
According to the statement, "the accident occurred in the suburb of La Crescenta while Sanchez was driving home after walking in a fashion show. Sanchez was driving his Infiniti G37 when he fell asleep at the wheel due to exhaustion and over-work following an intense schedule of appearances in fashion shows in Los Angeles and Atlanta."
"The car was totaled and he was found lying unconscious on the ground next to the driver's door after attempting to flee from the smoking car. Doctors say that, had the airbags not deployed, the accident would have been fatal. Sanchez's head would have burst through the windshield."
"He was alone in the car."
"With his face covered in blood and suffering from a concussion, he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital."
"Sanchez has been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and anterograde amnesia, a condition that causes an inability to create new memories, though long-term memories remain intact."
"He's expected to make a full recovery."
The model, 26, has set up a Go Fund Me page set up to help pay his medical bills. According to the page, he has also sustained facial abrasions and a shoulder injury. He is hoping to raise $30,000, since he currently does not have health insurance.
Bello survives near-fatal car crash with severe facial abrasions, right shoulder injury and Anterograde Amnesia.
On his way home from a string of runway shows late Sunday night, Bello Sanchez fell asleep at the wheel, spinning out of control and crashing on impact. Bello nearly survived this near-fatal car crash with severe facial abrasions, right shoulder injury and Anterograde Amnesia.
Doctors have diagnosed Bello with Anterograde Amnesia resulting from severe head trauma and that short term memory loss is expected only to be temporary. Doctors are labeling his survival nothing short of a miracle.
Bello's current status has restored to a stable condition and he is beginning the road to recovery under 24-hour supervision.
As is the case with many freelance models, Bello does not have health insurance and is facing crippling medical bills.
Any size contributions are greatly appreciated and will directly support Bello on his road to physical, emotional, and financial recovery.
Bello is no stranger to overcoming challenges and has already made significant progress on his road to recovery. We encourage everyone to share any thoughts below with Bello to help him know just how many people are joining him on the next chapter of his career.
"Sanchez has been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and anterograde amnesia, a condition that causes an inability to create new memories, though long-term memories remain intact."
