Tooele Family Calls Daughter's Survival a 'Week of Miracles' After Devastating Easter Fall

Erin Plumb, 20, suffered a severe head injury when she fell from the back of her family's truck, but her family is holding onto hope after a series of 'miracles'.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:09am

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A ghostly, translucent X-ray photograph of a human skull, with faint glowing lines tracing the intricate bone structure, conceptually representing the medical challenges faced by Erin Plumb after her traumatic fall.An X-ray image of a human skull reveals the delicate structure that Erin Plumb is fighting to overcome after a devastating fall.Salt Lake City Today

Erin Plumb, a 20-year-old from Tooele, Utah, suffered a severe head injury when she fell from the back of her family's truck on Easter Sunday. Doctors initially gave her less than a 2% chance of survival, but her family is calling the past week a 'week of miracles' as Erin has undergone multiple surgeries and is now in a medically induced coma. The community has rallied around the Plumb family, with neighbors lighting their homes in Erin's favorite color, purple, to show support.

Why it matters

This story highlights the power of community support and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of a devastating medical emergency. Erin's story has resonated with people across Utah, and the outpouring of support for the Plumb family demonstrates the importance of coming together during difficult times.

The details

Erin Plumb was sitting on the tailgate of her family's truck in Tooele when she somehow fell as they were backing out of a neighbor's driveway. The impact left her with a severe head injury, and she was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Doctors told the family she likely wouldn't survive the first night, but Erin has continued to fight. In just four days, she has undergone multiple surgeries, including two procedures to remove parts of her skull to relieve swelling.

  • On Easter Sunday, Erin Plumb fell from the back of her family's truck.
  • Erin was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

The players

Erin Plumb

A 20-year-old from Tooele, Utah, who suffered a severe head injury after falling from the back of her family's truck on Easter Sunday.

Heather Plumb

Erin's mother, who has described the past week as a 'week of miracles' as her daughter fights for her life.

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What they’re saying

“Just total disbelief, just shock — this cannot be real. It's impossible to explain the horror.”

— Heather Plumb, Erin's mother

“Everybody loves her. She is genuinely just the sweetest, most caring, empathetic person I know. She's spicy, she's spunky, she loves hockey.”

— Heather Plumb, Erin's mother

What’s next

The Plumb family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover Erin's medical expenses. The community continues to show support by lighting their homes in purple, Erin's favorite color.

The takeaway

This tragic accident has brought the Tooele community together, with neighbors and strangers rallying behind the Plumb family during this difficult time. Erin's story serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones.