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Melyssa Ford Survives Deadly Accident With 18-Wheeler

Melyssa Ford Survives Deadly Accident With 18-Wheeler
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By Paula Rogo · Updated October 23, 2020

Media personality Melyssa Ford survived a near-death experience recently after she suffered a fractured skull from an accident with an 18-wheeler.

Friends have taken to social media to share news of the accident, though it is not clear when exactly it happened. Former Real Housewives of Atlanta castmate Claudia Jordan used her Instagram to emphasize how serious the accident was.

“It’s a shame I have to do this to let folks know the seriousness of @melyssaford ‘s accident (I got her permission first) but here it is,” she captioned a photo from the accident. “She was involved in a horrific accident that could have easily taken her life. It’s actually a miracle she survived. She’s injured FOR REAL. She doesn’t even remember this as she has a huge gash in her head and blood on the brain.”

It’s a shame I have to do this to let folks know the seriousness of @melyssaford ‘s accident (I got her permission first) but here it is. She was involved in a horrific accident that could have easily taken her life. It’s actually a miracle she survived. She’s injured FOR REAL. She doesn’t even remember this as she has a huge gash in her head and blood on the brain. This was sent to me by a Good Samaritan that didn’t know who he was helping but once he saw the story online he contacted me knowing we’re friends and he was following me. If anyone was a witness to this accident please inbox me any information you may have. As you can imagine Melyssa doesn’t remember much so I’m hoping witnesses will come forward and assist in putting the pieces back together. She was hit by an 18 wheeler. Respect to @manifesting_mary who was the first one to check folks for the poor taste “jokes”. The internet emboldens cowards... it also can shut em down as well. Everyone please send love and prayers to our friend @melyssaford 🙌🏾🙏🏽

A post shared by Claudia Jordan (@claudiajordan) on Jun 30, 2018 at 12:58pm PDT

Jordan also asked for any witnesses to come forward as Ford does not remember what happened. 

According to close friend Maryam Iman, Ford’s Jeep flipped three times after a collision with the truck. She fractured her skull, suffered a concussion and is suffering from bleeding in her brain.  However, Ford is reportedly alive because she wore her seatbelt. 

There is no word on the driver or if he or she was questioned by authorities. 
 
“Seeing you in the hospital bed reminded how short life is and how fast things can happen. Driving home yesterday from the hospital completely choked me up. It’s a blessing you are still here with us,” Iman captioned an Instagram photo of her and Ford. “Life is short and so please spread love. Please only send my friend love and healing during this time. Hug your loved ones and hold them close love you @melyssaford and I’m glad you’re still here with us.”

Just yesterday my best friend/adopted big sister @melyssaford Got clipped by an 18 wheeler...her jeep flipped three times. Thank god she was wearing her seatbelt but sustained serious head inquiries. She fractured her skull as well as a concussion and bleeding in her brain. Seeing you in the hospital bed reminded how short life is and how fast things can happen. Driving home yesterday from the hospital completely choked me up. It’s a blessing you are still here with us. However I’m absolutely disgusted by the lack of sensitivity and ignorant comments being made on instagram. This is not a joke. She is beyond lucky to be alive. Nothing is fucking funny about someone getting in a car accident. Mel has an 10 inch open wound that had to be surgically closed with staples and stitches and several abrasions on her body. Life is short and so please spread love. Please only send my friend love and healing during this time. Hug your loved ones and hold them close ❤️ love you @melyssaford and I’m glad you’re still here with us.

A post shared by Maryam Iman (@manifesting_mary) on Jun 29, 2018 at 11:12pm PDT

Ford is a former video vixen that was also a castmate on Bravo’s Blood, Sweat, & Heels. She is is currently a co-host on the Hollywood Unlocked Uncensored podcast.

We are praying for a speedy recovery.
 

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