Powick crash leaves dad with life-changing injuries

Doctors at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham rushed to save Zak Martin's legs after Friday's crash.

A grey Vauxhall Astra crashed with Mr Martin's motorbike leaving the 31-year-old facing months of recovery after suffering a broken pelvis and broken femur.

He also dislocated his knee, shattered his ankle as well as suffered a head injury and other physical damage after the crash on Malvern Road at the junction of Sparrowhall Lane.

Mr Martin, from Malvern, had both his legs pinned and caged and faces months of recovery as family and friends launch a fundraising campaign to help the family while he is unable to work as a general manager at a welding company.

The GoFundMe page, set up by Chloe Creese, said Mr Martin and his partner Anna Smith were going through a "horrendous time".

It said: "Zak was taken to the QE where he was ran straight into theatre to try and save his legs.

"He is set to be bed ridden and going through more surgeries and rehab for the next 3-6 months. Zaks injuries are potentially life changing.

"He has a broken pelvis, broken femur, dislocated his knee, shattered his ankle, a head injury and other damage. Zak has had both his legs pinned and caged and now it’s a waiting game as he mends.

"Zak and Anna are a couple who have always been there for me no matter my situation.

"They are the most selfless, caring people I have the pleasure of knowing.

"Zak is a grafter, works hard to support his family and has always pushed hard to get to where he is now.

"Because of the accident Zak is obviously now out of work for the foreseeable.

"This is causing massive financial stress on top of what they have now to face going forward as a family for Zak’s recovery.

"If we could raise some funds for them to continue to live securely and help them along while Zak recovers would be amazing."

Anyone who would like to donate should visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-zaks-family-through-recovery.