FOLLOWUP: Motorcyclist recovering after West Seattle crash, expressing gratitude

(Reader photo)

We reported briefly on that collision at 35th/Avalon this past Tuesday night. It sent motorcyclist TerRon Dawson to the hospital with a broken pelvis, we learned via comments. Readers asked about a chance to contribute to his recovery, so his former wife Emily Dawson, shown below wth TerRon and their children, set up this crowdfunding page.

Emily said in email to WSB – as noted on the page – that TerRon, who works as a contractor, also is expressing gratitude:

TerRon wanted to especially mention that he was thankful for the show of community during his accident. He said there was an off-duty firefighter who helped hold his head steady and gave words of comfort, and there were many others who helped gather his things that had scattered in the accident like his backpack and boots. He really appreciated everyone’s help.

9 Replies to "FOLLOWUP: Motorcyclist recovering after West Seattle crash, expressing gratitude"

  • Donated July 26, 2025 (4:15 pm)

    It’s a shame the driver’s insurance isn’t taking care of everything. Emily please increase the amount because that won’t cover the healing time off and vehicle and safety gear replacement. 

      • West Seattle community please come together and support this community member. Drivers do not pay attention to the LAWS of the ROAD and we are fortunate that this wasn’t a worse outcome. Even if you can’t donate please share it. 
    • 1994 July 26, 2025 (4:34 pm)

      Wishing TerRon (& family) a quick & successful recovery!!

    • Sbre July 26, 2025 (4:39 pm)

      Wishing you a full and speedy recovery TerRon!

    • MeMamma July 26, 2025 (5:25 pm)

      Really scary!  The Go-Fund Me states that TerRon has no vacation or sick leave – “or other benefits” -since he’s a contractor.   While I am hopeful the person who caused the collision will be held liable for all costs, including medical, associated with this, I’m praying he has medical coverage now.  This is the type of thing that can send a family into real financial trouble.    I hope more people will contribute – both their kids go to the public schools my kids go to.   And others may recognize Emily as she works at PCC in their produce department. Really nice people.

      • Emily July 27, 2025 (9:55 pm)

        Thank you! He does have medicaid at least, but who knows how much that will help. 

    • CarDriver July 26, 2025 (6:21 pm)

      If the car driver was at fault then their insurance company can be gone after.

    • Robert July 26, 2025 (10:41 pm)

      I met TerRon a while back at a gas station, where we had a nice conversation about old bikes. He was warm and kind—hope a lot of folks come through to support, and wishing him a good road to recovery. I’ll share this out to motorcycle communities, and encourage others to do the same.

    • brizone July 27, 2025 (9:43 am)

      Did the car driver get a ticket?

    • WS Res July 27, 2025 (10:13 am)

      Donated! Let’s help this lovely family.

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