Moses Lake physician recovering

Injuries stem from vehicle accident

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake physician who was hit by a vehicle May 15 is on his way to recovery.

Dr. Andre Nye, 45, remains at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

"He is in satisfactory condition," Hospital Spokesperson Susan Gregg-Hanson said Thursday.

Medical staff began working with Nye in the rehabilitation unit Thursday, she said. His departure date is not set. He must undergo a medical assessment before he is able to leave the center.

Nye was previously in critical condition in the intensive care unit at the medical center May 17, Gregg-Hanson said.

The physician's wife, Nina, has been at the medical center since Andre was admitted.

She provided some information on his injuries and condition to the Columbia Basin Herald because he was unable to do so.

All of his injuries are on his left side, she said.

He sustained a fractured jaw, fractured arm, a shattered elbow, several broken ribs, broken leg and his spleen was removed, she said. He has rods in his legs and titanium plates in his arm.

"He's Andre and he's fighting back," she said.

Andre said he misses Moses Lake and is working hard on his recovery to come back home, she said on his behalf.

Nye was transported to the medical center after a vehicle driven by an Ephrata woman struck him while he was riding a mo-ped. He was traveling northbound on Pioneer Way when he was reportedly hit by the vehicle that allegedly crossed in front of him to turn left toward Olive Road, Moses Lake Police Capt. Jim Jenkins said. He was ejected over the top of the vehicle.

Enforcement action against the Ephrata woman is depending upon the prognosis of Nye.

The physician is employed by Moses Lake Community Health and treats patients at Samaritan Healthcare. He serves as a family medicine doctor.

Nina Nye said there has been a wave of community support from the Columbia Basin.

"I cannot thank Moses Lake enough for all they've done," she said. "It's been absolutely overwhelming."

The couple has two children together, Ben, 16, and Hayley, 13. Through community support she has been able to have the children taken care of while she and her husband are in Seattle.

To stay updated on Nye's condition, visit caringbridge.org and follow the prompts.