In a shocking turn of events on New Year’s Day, ‘Black Panther’ actor Carrie Bernans found herself at the center of a life-altering hit-and-run incident at a New York City restaurant.
The incident left the 29-year-old star seriously injured, battling broken bones, fractures, and chipped teeth after a driver fleeing the police plowed into an outdoor dining area.
Carrie Bernans, known for her roles in iconic films like “Black Panther,” “The Color Purple,” and “Luke Cage,” was knocked unconscious and trapped beneath a bus during the chaos of the hit-and-run, according to her mother’s social media post and a GoFundMe campaign established to aid in her recovery.
Details emerged that, prior to the collision, police were responding to a physical assault involving a 44-year-old male driver and his 34-year-old female passenger. Attempts to detain the driver proved futile, leading to a reckless escape onto the sidewalk.
The driver careened into a food cart and struck multiple pedestrians, including Bernans, parked cars, and even injured two officers and the passenger. The aftermath resulted in Bernans requiring emergency surgery to address her injuries.
Amidst the physical and emotional turmoil, Bernans, a mother to an 8-month-old, is facing the added challenge of being unable to breastfeed her son due to medications required for pain management between surgeries, as revealed by her mother, Patricia Lee.
Despite these formidable obstacles, Bernans remains remarkably resilient, expressing on her GoFundMe page, “Amidst the chaos of the New Year’s incident, I’m holding on to an immense sense of gratitude for life itself.”
Gratitude, the ability to appreciate life’s blessings even in the face of adversity, becomes a focal point in Bernans’ journey. The importance of cultivating gratitude is not merely a platitude; it is a powerful psychological tool that can significantly impact one’s mental well-being. Bernans’ ability to find gratitude amidst her challenges serves as an inspiring reminder for us all.