Major Accident Takes a Toil on a Kenyan Family in Houston, Texas

On Thursday, October 13th, 2016, our best friend Ernest Nganga, a devoted husband and father of two, was involved in a major collision with a 18 wheeler truck accident in Houston while going to work. The accident received local media coverage due to the severity of the injuries incurred by Ernest who remained conscious for 45 minutes while the Fire and Emergency Services worked to save his crushed body from the vehicle wreckage.

Major Accident Takes a Toil on a Kenyan Family in Houston, Texas

There was a message posted in October about Ernest Nganga, a devoted husband and father of two, who was involved in a major collision with a 18 wheeler truck accident in Houston while going to work. The accident received local media coverage due to the severity of the injuries incurred by Ernest who remained conscious for 45 minutes while the Fire and Emergency Services worked to save his crushed body from the vehicle wreckage.

video of the accident

Ernest sustained major injuries including two broken legs and a broken hand; he has been immobilized since the day of the accident after going through multiple surgeries. Ernest was at Clear Lake Regional Hospital for over a week and has now transitioned to Home Care Nursing to rehabilitate. Ernest, his wife, Elita, and his children Nia and Ethan will be facing a very long physical, mental and psychological road to recovery. In addition Ernest and Elita will also face severe financial burdens.

Ernest and Elita’s friends and family have setup a GoFundMe account as a way for family, friends and well-wishers to show their love and support for this young family.

Please help by donating to his GoFundMe account, Square Cash account or to their direct bank account.

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/ernest-medical-fund-2wj5pn44
Square Cash account name: $12ernesto
Chase Bank account: 813808990

There will also be prayers and a fund raising event on November 19th at 13311 Dove Shores Court, Houston TX 77044. The event will promptly start at 3pm and your presence and donations will greatly be appreciated.

Remember that no donation is too small and together we can provide tremendous financial relief for Ernest and Elita as they journey through this road of recovery in the months to come. Most importantly, please keep Ernest and his family in your thoughts and prayers.