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Brian Foster out of coma after serious car accident in May

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:01 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Brian Foster out of coma after serious car accident in May
Summary

Brian Foster, the Marian basketball coach, has emerged from a coma after 42 days following a severe car accident on May 1. Foster was critically injured when his vehicle was T-boned by a semi-truck, resulting in multiple broken bones and a Diffuse Axonal Injury. Although he is now in a minimally conscious state, his family reports steady progress, noting that he has begun to respond to stimuli. Foster is currently at Rush Specialty Hospital in Chicago and is expected to transfer to a rehabilitation program soon to continue his recovery efforts.

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  • •Foster was hospitalized after a serious accident on May 1.
  • •He spent 42 days in a coma before showing signs of awareness.
  • •Family reports daily progress as he begins rehabilitation.
  • •Foster's injuries included broken bones and a brain injury.
  • •He is expected to move to a specialized rehab program soon.
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  • 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Marian basketball coach Brian Foster out of coma after May car accident
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Things continue to trend in the right direction for Brian Foster after his serious car accident May 1.

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