Kadeem Darlow still in a coma after serious truffic crash at Moodlu

The wife of a Gympie truckdriver has told of her husband’s battle to stay alive after a crash north of Brisbane, which left him in a coma and her being told to say her goodbyes.

Kadeem Darlow is still in a coma almost a month after being involved in a serious truck crash at Moodlu, north of Brisbane.

Two amputated legs and 80 hours of surgery – a woman has opened up on her husband’s horrific battle to stay alive after a truck crash north of Brisbane, which left him in a coma for more than 22 days and for her family being told to say their goodbyes.

Kadeem Darlow has been in a coma at the Royal Brisbane Hospital since he was involved in a collision between two trucks on the D’Aguilar Highway at Moodlu on October 5.

Mr Darlow was trapped inside his vehicle for more than an hour before being freed by emergency services but suffered life threatening injuries.

The Gympie resident was working as a truck driver at the time of the crash.

The father-of-two’s wife, Maghon Darlow, said his legs could not be saved after they were severely injured in the crash despite the surgeon’s best efforts.

Kadeem Darlow is battling for his life, still in a coma after a horrific truck crash at Moodlu on October 5, 2023. Picture: GoFundMe

“The love of my life and the most loving and wonderful father … sustained life threatening injuries and on more than one occasion I was told to say goodbye to him,” Mrs Darlow said.

“But KD is a fighter and he kept going.

“He has been in a coma since that day and has undergone numerous surgeries on his both legs, both wrists and arms, hips, and ribs – so far over 80 hours of surgery.

Picture of a serious two vehicle crash on the D'Aguilar Highway at Moodlu on October 5, which left Kadeem Darlow in a coma.

“Kadeem’s true fight will only begin once he has been brought out of coma and has to deal with the weight of what has happened.”

Mrs Darlow said the ordeal her husband and her family have been through has been a “horrific experience”.

“The experience has been horrendous I would never wish it on anyone,” she said.

“The medical teams at Royal Brisbane have been amazing, he is still going in and out of surgery.

“He still has a real fight ahead of him every good news we get seems to be taken away with bad news not long after.

Kadeem Darlow and his wife, Maghon Darlow. Picture: Facebook

“Only two days ago I was told he might not make it though a surgery.

“Making calls for your loved one when they can not is a horrible feeling.”

She also recalled what it was like being told by doctors to say her goodbyes to the love of her life.

“It was the most horrible feeling in the world that feeling of trying to hold it together and not wanting them to take him and be the last time you see him,” Mrs Darlow said.

“Just wanting to hear him say anything at all to you, 24 hours went by that I felt numb but it was also the longest 24 hours of my life, five minutes felt like hours and even just water made me be sick.

“It’s a feeling you can’t even really put into words.”

Mrs Darlow has appealed to the community for help to aid her husband in his ongoing battle and recovery.

She has started a GoFundMe page, which has already raised more than $14,000 of a $100,000 target.

“His whole world has changed and he has a very long road of recovery ahead of him,” she said.

“I am now reaching out to our wonderful community for help to aid in Kadeem’s recovery so that he can one day receive prosthetic limbs to make his future a little easier.”

Donations have rolled in quickly and from all around Australia for Mr Darlow, who is also a former volunteer in the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, before he and his family moved to Queensland five years ago.

Some businesses and people have donated up to $2000 themselves.

The accident has left friends and family of Mr and Mrs Darlow shocked.

“What a nightmare. At least he is still with us. Sending so much love, hugs and strength to you, KD and the kids during this difficult time,” one person wrote on social media.

“I am so sorry to hear, I had no idea Kadeem was in an accident. All my love and strength is coming your way, Kadeem’s a fighter always has been,” another person wrote.