Car Crash Leads to Need for Rare Transplant

Lacy Cornelius Boyd and her family experienced a devastating car accident on March 19, 2024, when their vehicle hit black ice, resulting in Boyd suffering severe injuries, including broken bones and intestinal damage from a seatbelt. After a month of hospitalization and facing short bowel syndrome, Boyd sought an intestinal transplant, which is a rare and risky procedure. In July 2025, she underwent the transplant at the Cleveland Clinic, filled with mixed emotions but prepared for the worst. The journey highlights the challenges and hopes faced by those in need of complex medical interventions.