Nineteen-year IBEW 1245 member Kyle Kane was working as a troubleman for PG&E when he was involved in a horrific accident.
“He was pinned between a gate and his heavy work truck. He stood there pinned for seven hours before a security officer found him,” his sister, Rachelle, said. “He was then medi-flighted to the hospital, suffering from hypothermia, renal failure and compartment syndrome in both legs because of being crushed for so long. Anyone who knows Kyle knows his strength and love for life. He has an amazing wife with four beautiful boys age eight and under. He is a fighter and will get through this, but he has a very long road to recovery ahead of him.”
UPDATE: In early April, IBEW 1245 Senior Assistant Business Manager Bob Gerstle visited with Brother Kane’s wife, Chelsea, to deliver the proceeds from an IBEW 1245 “pass the hat” collection that raised over $1,000.
“She was touched to tears by the generosity of our members who contributed,” Gerstle said, adding that Brother Kane’s condition continues to improve. “This will be the first day since the tragedy that Kyle will not require dialysis. The road ahead will be very long for Kyle and his recovery, but the family is celebrating this positive news.”
To assist Brother Kane and his family with the expenses associated with his recovery, please donate using the GoFundMe link below.