TurnTo23.com

 
Bakersfield News
E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters
Related To Story

Soldier Injured By IED Awaits Test Results

POSTED: 4:17 pm PDT April 9, 2008
UPDATED: 9:29 am PDT April 10, 2008

Army Specialist Matthew McCool is in a military hospital in Palo Alto and is undergoing testing for his brain injury suffered while on tour in Iraq.

McCool 's family said he is doing well and they are waiting for a prognosis and that many of the tests he is taking are cognitive.

They also said he is walking, though a bit slower.

McCool said he doesn't remember everything about the blast. "The explosion occurred on the left hand side of the truck. I was in the driver's seat that day. I was in the lead truck," he said.

He said the explosion shot up through the truck, sending shrapnel that lacerated parts of his body, causing a fracture to the front of his skull, and burning and cutting his face.

McCool said his helmet was completely destroyed. “My face felt like it was on fire. I couldn't see anything. And my hearing was pretty much gone at that point. I was just bleeding a lot ... So I couldn't see and I couldn't hear."

Write to U.S. Army Specialist Matthew McCool:

Attention: SPECIALIST Matthew McCool

3801 MIRANDA AVE. UNIT 7D

PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA , 94304

Links We Like
Sponsored Content
Having trouble selling your home? These tips will make your property a hot commodity. More

Sitting at a desk all day is a one way ticket to poor fitness. Find out how you can work to stay in shape regardless of your work situation. More

Feeling bloated or uncomfortable after eating? Try these five recipes and find out why they are so good for digestion. More

Strokes affect families every day. With these strategies, you can help your parents reduce their risk and reduce your own too. More

Job Searching Tips

During the typical job interview, you'll be asked a lot of questions. But do you really understand what the interviewer needs to know? More

Sponsored Links

Swine Flu

When you wake up sneezing, coughing, and have that achy, fever, can't move a muscle feeling, how do you know whether you have flu or cold symptoms? More


Share Your Pics & Vids

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

ABC Video


California Cash For Appliances

washing machine, appliances
Have you heard of Cash for Appliances? How about Dollars for Dishwashers or Funds for Furnaces? Learn more about the Department of Energy's new appliance rebate program. More


Dollars For Dishwashers
California's rules around the "Cash For Appliances" program have been set. Click inside for more information. More