LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — An online fundraiser has been created for a motorcyclist seriously hurt in a collision last Wednesday night.
The collision happened on Georgetown Street just inside New Circle Road. According to an arrest citation, the other driver, Cathy Hopewell, says she knew her SUV collided with a motorcycle but left the scene because she didn't think it was serious. She was later arrested for leaving the scene of an accident.
Officers say Hugh Mason McCay was rushed to surgery due to a brain bleed.
For coworkers of McCay, the news came as a shock.
“I just couldn't believe it. He's been on motorcycles all his life,” said colleague Chris Thornbury.
For the last ten years, McCay has worked for Congleton Lumber & Design Center. Colleagues told LEX 18 that McCay would be the first person to donate if he weren’t at the center of his own nightmare.
“He's one of those guys that will do anything for you. If you need help, he's the first person to show up and help you. No questions asked,” said Thornbury.
A GoFundMe has been created to help his wife with expenses. Click here to donate.
Thornbury said any donation or prayer helps as McCay recovers from multiple surgeries. The fundraising goal is set for $25,000.
