Best-Selling Author Calls Recovery From Head-On Crash A 'Miracle'

Best-selling author Laura Van Wormer, 59, of Meriden, said her recovery from a head-on collision in Hamden last month is a “miracle” as she provided a personal update on her condition on Facebook.

Van Wormer, who was listed in critical condition for two weeks after the June 14 accident, posted the following message on Facebook on Monday:

“Your prayers pulled me through. It is a miracle. I was hit head on by a drunk driver going the wrong way on the Merritt Parkway. First victory, your prayers saved me. My family feared I was gone. I woke up three weeks after the accident. A long road back physically but it’s a miracle. Please keep the prayers coming. I have several more operations to go but the big decision has been made. You cast the ballot for me. I will go on living. More as I can. Love, Laura.”

Van Wormer, who was on her way to La Guardia Airport to fly out for a meeting with actress Betty White about a book, according to the Meriden Record-Journal, was struck by another vehicle that was driving in the wrong direction on the Wilbur Cross Parkway.

State police are still investigating the crash, which occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Route 15 between the Heroes’ Tunnel and Exit 60 on June 14.

The driver of the other vehicle, Wilian Chavez-Sanchez, was also taken to Yale after the accident.

Van Wormer is the author of “The Alexandra Chronicles” series and has written TV tie-in books for Dallas and Knots Landing.

Visit her website here.

Pictured: Laura Van Wormer via Facebook