ST CHARLES, Mo. – A Lindenwood University freshman was hit and injured by a car while walking back to his dorm on Saturday.
Noah Berger was crossing the road at 12:45 p.m. at North Kingshighway Street and Watson Street outside the Lindenwood campus in St. Charles when he was hit by a car.
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, according to Tom Wilkinson of the St. Louis Police Department. Charles. Police said the driver had a green light and Berger was wearing dark clothing.
Berger suffered a traumatic brain injury and continues to be monitored at the hospital, according to a GoFundMe.
The Minnesota native plays for the Lindenwood boys lacrosse team and has played in eight of 10 games with the team.
A GoFundMe was set up to help the Berger family on Noah’s road to recovery after the accident.
“We are asking our community of loved ones for support in raising funds for Noah and his family to help ease some of the financial burdens. Any amount is truly appreciated during this difficult time,” GoFundMe said.
The fundraiser has already surpassed its $50,000 goal and is approaching $70,000 as of Monday evening.
In an update on Monday, Noah’s mother, Denise Berger, posted an update on his condition: “He is finally resting comfortably but he is not awake yet, hopefully in the next few days we will have more answers.” .
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