Dean’s Story

Site created on May 29, 2023

On Saturday evening, May 27th, Dean and Jen were riding their scooters on a typical route they normally take. When Dean noticed that there was traffic behind them, he passed Jen and began to merge onto the side of the road to signal to let people pass. As Dean was merging back onto the road, his back tire went out from underneath him causing him to lose control and crash onto the road. Dean had immediate injuries and was taken by ambulance to St Croix Falls emergency department. Due to the extent of his injuries, he was transferred Saturday night to the ICU at Regions hospital. They are still evaluating the extent of his injuries. They do know that he has a traumatic brain injury with multiple fractures on his skull as well as bleeding on the brain. He also has multiple face fractures on the right side of his face, 9 broken ribs, fractures on his shoulder, a broken collarbone and scapula, and a collapsed lung. He is conscious and stable but in a lot of pain and we are taking it day by day trying to manage each injury with the trauma team. Please keep Dean, Jen, family, and friends in your thoughts in prayers. Here will be a place to check for updates regarding his condition and recovery. 

Newest Update

July 22, 2023

Journal entry by Jennifer & Dean Christensen - Anderson —

Hey Friends & Family - 
 Dean’s Dr. appointments are going as good as can be, for this stage of his recovery. 
He has started physical therapy for his shoulder this week. He will continue to go to PT for both his shoulder and knee. His follow up outpatient appointments are all set up for August.
He’s gaining strength & preparing his body to go back to work by the end of August. 

This will be the final journal entry on CaringBridge. Our lives are forever changed through this medical emergency, we will continue to navigate our new normal of life. 
Guided by faith 🙏 

We want to thank each and everyone of you! Please continue to call and message, we couldn’t have gotten through this unexpected difficult time in our lives without you ♥️🙏✌🏻 

All our Love, 
Dean & Jen 
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