An Indian student injured in a Montgomery crash remains unconscious in an Alabama intensive care unit as friends seek help with treatment and rehabilitation costs.

Sai Teja, 27, is receiving care at Baptist Medical Center South after suffering a severe brain injury, a fractured jaw and a fractured left leg, according to a fundraiser organized by his friend Akhil.

Indian student injured in Montgomery crash faces long recovery

The fundraiser says Sai Teja was returning from a friend’s graduation ceremony when a vehicle driven by a minor struck the car. Akhil, who was also inside, suffered minor injuries and later organized the appeal to help cover Sai Teja’s medical expenses.

The appeal says doctors expect a lengthy and uncertain recovery. Sai Teja may need neurological care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical equipment, transportation and other continuing support for months, possibly a year or longer.

Fundraiser seeks help with ICU and rehabilitation costs

Sai Teja is originally from Hyderabad, India, and came to the United States on a student visa. According to the fundraiser, he recently completed a master’s degree at New England University, was looking for work and did not have health insurance in the United States.

His father and brother remain in India. Relatives and close friends in the United States are coordinating his care while he remains unconscious.

The information provided did not include the date of the crash, a police report, an independent hospital statement or a newer medical update. Those details would be important for confirming the collision timeline and Sai Teja’s current condition.

The case highlights the potentially severe financial burden international students can face after a medical emergency in the United States, particularly when they lack health insurance and require long-term rehabilitation.