“At one point I thought I wasn’t gonna make it, you know, it was really a close call. All I kept thinking about was my kids, and my wife.”
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man is sharing his harrowing story of survival after a terrifying accident in his driveway earlier this week.
Edward Garcia was working on his SUV just before noon on Monday when the jack holding up the vehicle suddenly gave out, causing the SUV to collapse onto him.
“Out of nowhere, the jack slipped and my truck came down and landed on my head,” Garcia said. “The rotors hit my head. The sidestep landed on my ribs.”
Alone at the time, Garcia said he feared the worst.
“At one point I thought I wasn’t going to make it,” he said. “All I kept thinking about was my kids and my wife.”
Fortunately, a neighbor heard his cries for help and rushed over.
Garcia was left with bruised ribs, several scratches, and a head injury that required five staples.
“But thanks to God, man, I’m still here,” Garcia said, standing beside the SUV that nearly took his life. “The trophy that almost took me out.”
Since the accident, Garcia has received an outpouring of support from the community, including his car club. Friends have launched a GoFundMe with a goal of raising $1,500 to help cover medical expenses and bills while he’s out of work.
On Saturday, supporters also held a plate sale to raise additional funds.
“That will help him with his medical bills, any treatments he needs, and of course, bills — since he’s going to be out of work for a good while,” one supporter said. “The last thing we want is for him to lose his place.”
Garcia said he’s overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness shown by those around him.
“It makes me feel like I can conquer the world,” he said. “I knew I had support, but I didn’t know it was this much. I didn’t know my life impacted this many people.”