David Sohler, Operations Coordinator
SLC Airport Dispatch Operations

On December 29, 2011, SLC AIrport Dispatch Operations Coordinator David Sohler was traveling between Tooele and Salt Lake City when his vehicle was struck by the base of a road sign that was flung through his windshield by another car.

David sustained massive injuries to his face and shoulder and was transported by life flight to the hospital in critical condition.

David's injuries included a broken clavicle, shattered jaw, skull fracture, concussion and broken teeth. His injuries were severe enough that he given a tracheotomy and was put into a drug induced coma temporarily to assist with his pain.

David underwent repair to his clavicle on December 30 and received extensive surgery to begin the reconstruction of his jaw on January 2, 2012. His jaw will be wired shut for the next two months.

David has a long road ahead of him. He is making good progress every day and was able to walk a short distance yesterday (the 3rd). His wife has been by his side and his family and friends are there to support him.

We would like to ask everyone to keep David and his family in their prayers. There is a facebook page for him that his family updates regularly. Cards and well wishes would be very much appreciated.

News story.

Address to send cards of encouragement

IMC Hospital - David Sohler - 5121 Cottonwood Street - Murray, UT 84107

Facebook page designed by the family.