An update has been provided regarding the status of Dave Jackson, who sustained serious injuries during an on-track accident at Clinton Raceway on June 28.
Jackson, 50, remains hospitalized in critical condition. After the accident, Jackson was transported to Clinton Hospital, and was later transferred to London Health Sciences Centre.
Jackson has been diagnosed with severe head trauma along with a neck injury. He has been moved out of ICU and is now on the regular trauma floor at LHSC. The London native has a long road to recovery.
Jackson is a familiar face in the harness racing industry. He can be found warming up horses for many trainers at The Raceway at Western Fair District, Flamboro Downs, Grand River Raceway and Clinton Raceway, just to name a few.
The Raceway at Western Fair District and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association have kicked off a GoFundMe campaign, as both organizations have made $1,500 donations.
All proceeds from the GoFundMe campaign will be sent to Dave Jackson.
(With files from The Raceway at Western Fair District)