You Are Not Alone: Finding Support After a Truck Crash

A truck crash can change a life in an instant. For those who survive, and for families who lose someone they love, the days that follow may feel unfamiliar and overwhelming.

There may be appointments to attend, difficult conversations to have, and questions with no easy answers. Everyday responsibilities continue, even when everything feels different.

If this is where you find yourself, we want you to hear this: you deserve compassion, you deserve support, and you do not have to face this experience alone.

Begin Where You Are

You do not need to have the right words to explain what you are going through. You do not need to know what comes next. And you do not owe anyone the appearance of being “okay.”

Your experience is your own. Someone else’s expectations do not have to set your pace.

For today, it may be enough to focus on one manageable thing: accepting a meal, answering one important message, or letting someone you trust sit beside you. You do not have to solve every problem at once.

Let Others Help With Everyday Needs

Asking for help can feel uncomfortable, especially if you are usually the person others depend on. But accepting support does not diminish your strength.

When someone asks, “What can I do?” a specific request can give them a meaningful way to help:

• Bring a meal or pick up groceries.

• Help arrange transportation to an appointment.

• Assist with household tasks or caring for children.

• Organize paperwork or write down questions.

• Check in without expecting a reply.

• Spend time with you without needing to fill the silence.

You can also choose one trusted person to coordinate offers of help or share updates, so you do not have to repeat difficult information over and over.

Make Room for Connection

Support does not always begin with a long conversation. Sometimes it starts with a simple message: “Today is hard. Can you check in with me?”

A trusted friend, family member, counselor, or support group may offer a place to talk and be heard. You can ask a healthcare provider or local community organization about support options, including groups for people affected by sudden loss or serious injury.

You are allowed to choose what you share, with whom, and when. You do not need to tell your whole story to ask for companionship.

Remember Your Loved One in Your Own Way

If you have lost someone, there is no obligation to turn that loss into a public story or a cause. Your relationship with your loved one belongs to you.

You might find meaning in sharing memories, preparing their favorite meal, keeping photographs nearby, or marking a special date quietly. You may want company, or you may want privacy.

There is room for both remembrance and moments of joy. Loving someone does not require you to spend every moment in sorrow.

A Mission Rooted in Our Family’s Experience

The Dave Fons Memorial Fund was established in memory of Dave Fons, whose life was taken in a truck crash in 2017.

Our commitment to truck safety is deeply personal. Behind every crash is a person, a family, and a community whose lives are affected.

Through advocacy and education, we work to honor Dave’s legacy and promote safer roads. Our mission also includes supporting families and victims affected by truck crashes.

We cannot undo what happened. But we can continue to recognize the people behind the headlines and remind them that their lives, their loved ones, and their stories matter.

One Step at a Time

Whether your experience is recent or happened years ago, you are welcome here.

Visit our For Survivors page to explore resources for survivors and loved ones. If you would like to connect with The Dave Fons Memorial Fund, please reach out through our website.

You do not need a perfectly worded message. A simple “I’m looking for support” is a place to begin.

You matter. Your loved one matters. And you do not have to take every step alone.