Beginning of Chase's story.

Chase was visiting with his aunt and uncle on Saturday when he and his 4 year old cousin hopped on the ranger without permission. They took a spin around the front yard then left the property and went out on the dirt road. Dust flew into his eyes and he could not see. He was trying to stop when he accidentally hit the gas and swerved into a tree. Logan Grant(the 4 yr old) had to have emergency surgery to remove bits of his broken skull from his brain, insert a drain, and have the front portion of his skull rebuilt. He is expected to make a complete recovery. Chase's neck was broken at the level of C-2 and his spinal cord is badly bruised and swollen resulting in paralysis from the neck down. The next few days should tell if the paralysis is temporary or perm. The good news is that he is able to breathe on his own and from time to time has enough sensation to feel someone rub his arm. His spleen is pretty battered and broken up but they are trying to give it an opportunity to heal.