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2012 Cactus Moeser Injured In Motorcycle Accident

Highway 101 drummer Michael Scott "Cactus" Moser is injured when his motorcycle collides with an oncoming car near Hill City, South Dakota. His left leg is amputated as a result of the collision, but his life is safed by an off duty EMT who happened to be on site at the time of the accident.

The drummer also suffered severe damage to his left hand, returned to his role in wife Wynonna's band only six months after his injury. His formidable spirit and remarkable determination has been an inspiration to fans all over the world, sharing his experiences with wounded veterans and their families upon their return stateside.

“His remarkable recovery has been an inspiration to so many,” explains Debbie Wright, the Executive Director of Pathways. “Prior to his accident, Cactus and Wynonna were known as strong supporters of our military families. Through his rehab experience, they have become deeply touched by the challenges of our service men and women returning from deployments with similar injuries.”

Pathways is a non-profit that works with ina non-profit organizations that works with individuals of all ages and their families to help them overcome barriers and difficulties, to achieve their greatest potential. They also help military families deal with various issues, including the effect of deployment on other family members, and the challenges of returning to civilian life after being in combat.