A Winnipeg Man’s Uncertain Future After a Gas Explosion in Hawaii

A Winnipeg man vacationing in Hawaii has an uncertain future after a suspected gas explosion in the grill area of a Hawaii beachside resort left him with broken bones and significant burns.

Darren Stevenson was barbecuing at a resort in Maui on Thursday when the explosion happened, his friend Randy Van de Mosselaer said.

Details of the Incident

According to hotel management and police on Maui, the explosion injured seven people, three critically, including Stevenson.

Update on Stevenson’s Condition

Van de Mosselaer said his friend was airlifted from Maui to Oahu, and he’s been in care there since. He’s going through several surgeries, and the big right thing now is that it looks like he’s going to survive the situation.

Stevenson has complex fractures to his upper body, his head, his lower body, and about 15 per cent of his body is suffering from burns.

Investigation Ongoing

Police said the official cause is under investigation, and witnesses had indicated “a possible grill malfunction” before the explosion.

Resort’s Response

The resort, The Whaler, has offered accommodations to Stevenson’s wife for up to a week, but the medical procedures and rehab he’ll have to go through are more likely to take months — or longer.

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GoFundMe Campaign

Friends and family have put together a GoFundMe to help cover the cost of medical treatment and living expenses for an extended stay in Hawaii.

About Darren Stevenson

Van de Mosselaer described his friend as a selfless person with a big heart, and a die-hard fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Conclusion

With an uncertain future ahead, Stevenson’s loved ones are hopeful that he will make a full recovery and return to his normal life.

FAQs

* What happened to Darren Stevenson?
He was injured in a gas explosion at a beachside resort in Hawaii.
* What are his injuries?
He has complex fractures to his upper body, his head, his lower body, and about 15 per cent of his body is suffering from burns.
* What is the status of the investigation?
The official cause is under investigation, and witnesses had indicated “a possible grill malfunction” before the explosion.
* What has the resort done to support Stevenson?
The resort has offered accommodations to Stevenson’s wife for up to a week, but the medical procedures and rehab he’ll have to go through are more likely to take months — or longer.