Jim Ross’s wife, Jan Ross, was struck by a car while riding a Vespa and suffered multiple skull fractures. She was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and underwent surgery. According to TMZ, Jim Ross says the situation is “touch and go” at the moment.
My wife Jan, my little angel, was hit while riding her Vespa & has multiple skull fractures. She's in surgery now. We need a miracle.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) March 21, 2017
According to TMZ:
We spoke with Jim who tells us he’s absolutely devastated. He says Jan was riding her Vespa to the gym near their home in Oklahoma when she was struck by another vehicle.
Jim says Jan was not wearing her helmet and struck her head, causing multiple skull fractures. She was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition where she underwent surgery.
The Norman Police Dept. tells TMZ Sports Ross was driving at 9:33 PM when she was struck from behind by a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Ross was thrown from her Vespa. Both the car and the scooter caught fire.
The driver of the Mercury was a 17-year-old male. He was not injured in the crash.
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