Trooper Injured in Motorcycle Crash Continues Recovery Efforts
GULFPORT, MS — Tavon Moore, a 28-year-old state trooper seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on August 2, remains in recovery with significant challenges ahead, according to Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell.
Moore lost control of his patrol motorcycle while approaching the exit ramp at the intersection of Highway 67 and Highway 605, veering off the roadway and into a ditch. He has since been unable to move his lower body and is currently receiving specialized care.
“Right now, he has lost movement in his lower extremities, so rehab is going to be important to see if he can get any of that back,” Tindell said during an interview on Mornings with Richard Cross. Moore was initially treated at Gulfport Memorial Hospital and later transferred to University Medical Center in New Orleans.
Following the incident, members of Moore’s hometown of Wiggins and others across the state have raised over $10,000 through a GoFundMe page to support his family with medical costs and basic living expenses. Tindell stated that the Department of Public Safety will soon accept donations via its Public Safety Foundation for Moore’s family.
“We do have a Public Safety Foundation that we’re going to put out requests,” Tindell added, emphasizing the community’s support for first responders.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further updates regarding Moore’s condition and recovery are anticipated.