Conservative activist Cathie Adams hurt in highway crash
08:40 AM CST on Friday, December 28, 2007
AUSTIN – One of Texas' leading social-conservative activists was badly injured in a holiday crash, apparently involving a drunken driver.
Cathie Adams and her husband, Homer, of Dallas were headed for Galveston last weekend when the other driver, being pursued by a sheriff's deputy on Interstate 45, slammed into the passenger side of their Mercedes-Benz and shoved them onto the median – inches away from oncoming traffic.
Her husband, who was driving, managed to avoid a bridge abutment, but the car sailed into a concrete drainage ditch, plunging 25 feet and landing with a force that knocked the engine from the car.
Ms. Adams, the longtime head of the Texas Eagle Forum, suffered a crushed vertebra and a fractured rib. She was transferred from Huntsville to Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas on Saturday. She had surgery Thursday to relieve pressure on her vertebrae, and her husband said doctors deemed it a success.
"At this stage, we're very hopeful," said Dr. Adams, a chiropractor. He said that his wife expects to make a full recovery.
News of the accident spread quickly after Dr. Adams sent out an e-mail to followers, colleagues and friends of the social conservative leader.
"Cathie told the doctors she has work to do and needs to get with it. She has grandchildren to enjoy, politicians and issues to work with and needs to get back in the saddle as quickly as possible," he stated in the e-mail.
Ms. Adams has been at the forefront of contentious issues in Texas, including opposition to abortion, embryonic stem cell research, a mandatory human papillomavirus vaccine for schoolgirls, and efforts to expand gambling.
"Cathie Adams has been a voice in conservative politics for years and we hope that her voice continues to be heard for years to come," Gov. Rick Perry said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family."
Dr. Adams said Thursday that he was "beat up but doing pretty good."
The truck that hit them had been weaving in and out of traffic, pursued by a Walker County sheriff's deputy, Dr. Adams said.
After they were knocked into the embankment, he managed to free his wife from the car and clamber up to the side of the road to wave down help and get calls out to 911. The deputy who had been giving chase received the call and returned to the site.
Dr. Adams said that he has subsequently learned that a Montgomery County sheriff's deputy spotted the large pickup that hit their car. The truck was clocked going 114 mph and was evidently damaged. Further inspection found that part of the Adams' car was embedded in its side.
A Montgomery County sheriff's official could not be reached for comment, but Dr. Adams said he has been informed that charges are pending against the driver, including DWI, vehicular assault and leaving the scene of an accident.
Homer and Cathie
Barbara and I are so thrilled to see the great progress and the Lord's hand in Cathie's recovery. Homer you obviously were God's instrument at the crash site to get the help on the way. I am of course as I said earlier glad to help in any way and helping you with the blog is the least we can do to make things easier for both of you. We had some experience with this when Luke Laman was badly hurt in Paris and it is good that Denise knows the way to get this done. When emergencies like this happen there is a blessing and a curse from modern communications. The good outweighs the bad but it does put a great load on you to keep so many people that the two of you have impacted over the last years informed. It does tell you a lot about the impact you have had here in Texas and around the world.
The Lord does work in strange ways and I know that Cathie and I were both sending each other blessings for the then upcoming Christmas season. We both received far more of his blessings than either one of us would have ever dreamed of at the time.
Jerry
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I am glad to hear that both of you are feeling and getting better. I have only met Cathie twice and also have exchanged several e-mails(she always responds to my e-mails which knowing how busy she is I really appreciate).She has proven to be a real conservative who will stand on principle when so many today will not. I will continue praying for quick healing and look forward to seeing you get back to doing what you do so good which is keeping many of us informed and not letting the politicians skate by when they go astray from conservative policies.
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Just wanted to say I am praying for your recovery and God's blessings for you. Keep the faith, God is in control.
You are loved.
Sharon Whigham
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Dearest Cathie and Homer – we are so grateful to know that you are recovering now at home. The Lord has so much more for you to do and He knows that we all need you!! We will continue to lift you both up in prayer in the days to come.
You are loved, admired and so appreciated!
Kip & Julia (Algya)Warton
Colorado Springs, CO
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Hey, Doc and Cathie,
I have been praying for both of you ever since I heard about your accident, but until now I didn't know how to contact you. God is indeed gracious and in control!! What a blessing that Cathie's pain is now under control and that was even able to celebrate another birthday! I count you both as long-time friends (NOT old friends!) and will continue to lift you up to the Lord. Love in Jesus, Cheryl
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Hi Cathie and Homer:
I pray for you all the time. Your picture faces my bed so I see you several times a day. Today,I claimed your healing again. Homer, you are the BEST! She has to get better with you by her side.
Blessings,
Gale
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