Brave Adam battles back after being hit by car
A 12-year-old boy who was hit by a car on his way to school is fighting back to health after doctors told his family he 'probably wouldn't survive'.
Adam Parker was airlifted to hospital by the Midlands Air Ambulance where he spent three days in an induced coma in intensive care.
He was left with a long list of injuries including a broken jaw and arm, internal organ damage and a serious fracture to his leg following the collision in Hednesford.
His father Mark, who spent the two weeks that Adam was in hospital by his side, said he, wife Caroline and Adam's brother Brandon were told to expect the worse.
The Kingsmead School pupil was struck by a Ford Fiesta at the junction of Hemlock Way and Sidon Hill Way in Heath Hayes on June 13.
Today Adam is in a wheelchair but out of Birmingham Children's Hospital, home and on the long road to recovery.
"For the first few days it was horrendous because we were told he probably wouldn't survive and he has against all odds," 42-year-old Mark said. .
"He's proved everyone wrong hasn't he and just keeps getting better. We are very proud of the journey he's been on and he's got a long journey ahead of him.
"Once we knew he was still going to be with us, then you've got all the injuries to consider.
"Its got easier but for the first two weeks it was horrendous.
"We've been for checks and everything is making good progress and looking really positive."
He recalled: "It was awful when we got the call. It's a call you don't expect, don't want and you wish no-one ever gets again.
"All we know is that Adam was in the road but we don't know how or why.
"It was the same road he's walked down every day for two years."
For some time, Adam will make weekly visits to the hospital where he will see a host of surgeons and doctors.
"Villa fan Adam had recently signed for local side Heath Hayes Blues.
His father added: "Every day there seems to be more positive news.
"When you're in the hospital you are told to fear the worst.
"You're sat there when they come out with good news waiting for the bad news but it never came with Adam.
"The doctors, nurses and everyone from top to bottom have been amazing.
"His brother came to see him everyday and has been really supportive - he actually came to the scene and saw him at his worst.We've all been through it but all got smiles on our faces so can't ask for anymore."
The family were given free accommodation at the Ronald McDonald House near the hospital.
They plan to make a donation and urge others to do so too.
To donate to those who helped Adam visit www.rmhc.org.uk, www.midlandsairambulance.com and www.bch.nhs.uk
