Head Injury
Coverage of Head Injury in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-LSU football player’s mother says son needs treatment, not jail after arrest
Demetrius Byrd, a former LSU football player, is jailed for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly brandishing a multi-tool on a Miami-Dade Transit bus. His mother, Sharon Byrd, claims his actions stem from mental illness caused by a head injury from a car crash and insists he needs treatment, not jail.
- Tree falls on Jeep on Hana Highway leaving visitor with head injury
A tree fell on a Jeep Wrangler on Hana Highway, injuring a visitor in the head and causing minor injuries to others in the vehicle. The incident occurred on Tuesday and involved a visitor to the area.
- Elderly straphanger injured after being shoved onto NYC subway platform by stranger
A 65-year-old straphanger was injured after being shoved onto a NYC subway platform by a stranger. The incident occurred at the 28th Street subway station and resulted in a head injury and multiple facial fractures.
- 2 Tarrant County jail inmates died this week
Two men died after suffering separate medical emergencies at the Tarrant County jail this week. A third inmate remains on life support following a head injury sustained while in custody.
- Mollie King says she's had a 'tough time' as she issues a health update after being rushed to A&E when she 'suddenly collapsed' and hit head
Mollie King shared a health update after being rushed to A&E following a sudden collapse and head injury. She described experiencing a 'tough time' related to her health.
- Rape allegations that sparked protests in Epsom came after woman 'made a confused report having sustained an accidental head injury' - and no sexual offence occurred, police say
Rape allegations that triggered protests in Epsom were later found to be a result of a woman making a confused report after sustaining an accidental head injury. Police confirmed no sexual offense occurred.
- Three-month-old baby girl fatally attacked by 'pocket bully-type' dog died of a head injury, inquest hears
A three-month-old baby girl died from a head injury after being fatally attacked by a 'pocket bully-type' dog, as revealed during an inquest. The incident highlights concerns about pet safety and potential risks posed by specific dog breeds.
- Kirsty Gallacher's rugby ace ex-husband is 'penniless and sleeping in a car after head injury made him fall victim to £450,000 scam'
Kirsty Gallacher's ex-husband, a former rugby player, is described as penniless and homeless after a head injury left him vulnerable to a £450,000 scam. The incident highlights the financial and personal devastation caused by fraud and injury.