A woman on the scene of the hit-and-run incident that hospitalized former Penn State football long snapper Kyle Vasey and killed his fiancée, Corinne More, shared details of the immediate aftermath.
“I live next to where this tragic incident occurred and was home at the time,” Amy Dore wrote on a GoFundMe set up in Vasey’s name on Wednesday, June 10. “Amid something so heartbreaking, the many people who rushed in to help reminded me of the compassion in our community. I checked on Kyle before emergency responders arrived and witnessed his concern for the other victims, even in those first moments.”
Vasey, 30, and More, 35, were struck while walking on a sidewalk near More’s Colorado home on June 3, by 28-year-old Adam Bauserman, who was driving with a suspended license from a previous DUI.
Vasey suffered extensive injuries and remains hospitalized, while More did not survive. A third person, 72-year-old Dianne Windes, was also struck by the vehicle and hospitalized with her injuries.
“What has stayed with me most is Kyle’s concern for his fiancée and the other victim over his own injuries,” the witness continued. “Despite being seriously hurt, he focused on others — a reflection of tremendous character, selflessness, and love. My thoughts and prayers remain with everyone impacted, their families, and all whose lives were forever changed.”
Vasey — who played for the Nittany Lions from from 2018 to 2019 — “endured multiple fractures all over his body,” with his left arm being the only one of his limbs not injured.
“He has 3 spine fractures and 4 broken ribs,” Kyle’s mother, Shelley, wrote on the GoFundMe page. “So far he has had six surgeries. At this point, he’s still on a ventilator and is sedated to help manage the pain while his body recovers. Thankfully, there was no major head trauma, and everyone is optimistic about his physical recovery. However, it is expected to be a long road of recovery.”
She added, “At this time, we are asking for your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery of his body, heart, and mind. However, any donations to help with his ever-climbing medical bills would be greatly appreciated.”
The GoFundMe has raised more than $58,000 at the time of publication.
Bauserman fled the scene after striking the three individuals, but was eventually apprehended by authorities.
The incident remains under investigation, but police did not suspect Bauserman was under the influence of any substance. Officials are waiting on Bauserman’s blood test results for confirmation.
Witnesses allege that Bauserman intentionally aimed his vehicle at the pedestrians.
“If we can prove that, we’ll certainly do that,” Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly told CBS News. “But at this point we have no indication of that.”
