Model Melyssa Ford Suffers Fractured Skull After Accident With 18-Wheeler

Shenequa Golding
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Ford is alive, but is still in the hospital recovering.

By Shenequa Golding

Model and reality television star Melyssa Ford has suffered a fractured skull after getting into an accident with an 18-wheeler.

According to an Instagram post Friday (June 29) from close friend Maryam Iman, Ford’s Jeep flipped three times after a collision with the truck. Iman did not state what day, where or time the accident took place. However, the 41-year-old is reportedly alive because she wore her seatbelt. She still has serious injuries.

Just yesterday my best friend/adopted big sister @melyssaford Got clipped by an 18 wheeler…her jeep flipped three times. Thank god she was wearing her seatbelt but sustained serious head inquiries. She fractured her skull as well as a concussion and bleeding in her brain. Seeing you in the hospital bed reminded how short life is and how fast things can happen. Driving home yesterday from the hospital completely choked me up. It’s a blessing you are still here with us. However I’m absolutely disgusted by the lack of sensitivity and ignorant comments being made on instagram. This is not a joke. She is beyond lucky to be alive. Nothing is fucking funny about someone getting in a car accident. Mel has an 10 inch open wound that had to be surgically closed with staples and stitches and several abrasions on her body. Life is short and so please spread love. Please only send my friend love and healing during this time. Hug your loved ones and hold them close ❤️ love you @melyssaford and I’m glad you’re still here with us.

A post shared by Maryam Iman (@manifesting_mary) on Jun 29, 2018 at 11:12pm PDT

Ford has a concussion, experienced bleeding from her brain and also has a 10 inch open wound that had to be closed with staples and stitches.

There is no word on the driver or if he or she was questioned by authorities. Ford rose to fame in the late 90s and early 2000s as one of hip-hop’s most sought after video girls. Yet, despite her beauty and body, Ford also has also earned her degree in Forensic Psychology.

The Canada native was afeatured on Bravo’s short lived reality show Blood Sweat and Heals, which followed five New York women as they navigated life, love and career.

Wishing you a speedy recovery Melyssa.

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