Former Cy-Fair HS Pitcher, Brayden Vickery’s Family Seeks Support And Well Wishes Following Car Wreck

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June 16, 2026

This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on June 16, 2026

A tragic car accident on June 8 has left a local college athlete, Brayden Vickery, fighting to recover from multiple serious injuries.

Brayden Vickery, 19, is a right-handed pitcher and versatile player who graduated in the Class of 2026.

Hailing from Cypress, Texas, he attended Cy-Fair High School and played travel baseball with Hunter Pence Baseball Red.

He is currently in the hospital with several major injuries, including a collapsed lung, head trauma with brain bleeding, damage to his eye socket, and many cuts and bruises across his body.

Support Grows For Injured Pitcher Brayden Vickery

His parents, Therese and Benny, say it’s a miracle that he survived the crash.

Brayden Vickery’s sister, Kara Vickery, shared an emotional message asking others to keep her brother in their thoughts and to spread the word.

Similarly, Carissa Mooney, a neighbor of Brayden Vickery, expressed her deep concern and support for the Vickery family following Brayden’s serious accident.

She urged others to consider to help cover the medical and recovery expenses, emphasizing how grateful everyone is that he survived such a devastating crash.

Even for those unable to contribute financially, she asked that people keep the family in their prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

In the comment section, Jenna LaFlamme responded with shock and relief, saying how terrifying the situation was and expressing gratitude that Brayden is alive.

Carissa Mooney, the original poster, replied by agreeing and reflecting on how fragile life truly is.

Brayden had recently undergone Tommy John surgery and was already on the road to recovery when the crash added to his physical challenges.

Despite the pain he’s now facing, Brayden’s family remains hopeful about his strength and determination.

The Vickery family is now seeking assistance with their increasing medical expenses.

These costs include emergency transportation, extended hospital stays, surgeries, and future rehab.

They say any donation, big or small, will go directly toward covering Brayden’s medical needs as he begins this difficult recovery journey.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Since 2019, the right-hander has added an impressive 15 mph to his fastball, topping out at 87 mph by September 2026.
• He ranks among the elite in the Class of 2026 when it comes to fastball velocity, landing in the 90.67th percentile.

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