Jordan Dommer is ‘going to need all the support he can get’
By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR
Jordan Dommer, a resident of Big Sky and member of the local workforce, faces a long road to recovery after a motorcycle accident in the Gallatin Canyon on May 10.
Dommer, 43, suffered numerous injuries including a broken leg, broken jaw, fractured back, cranial hematoma and many broken ribs, as well as a series of small strokes, according to his father, Mark Dommer. First responders transported him immediately via helicopter to Billings Clinic Hospital, and Dommer was later flown to University of Utah Hospital based on the severity of his injuries. He has undergone numerous surgeries, and his intensive treatment is expected to continue in the coming weeks.
“It seems like every day just got a little bit worse,” Mark Dommer told EBS in a phone call Thursday, May 14. “… He’s in pretty tough shape. It’s going to be a long, long haul in terms of rehab.”
Family and friends have started a GoFundMe page to support Jordan’s recovery, with a goal of raising $20,000.
According to Jordan’s sister, Jessica Dommer Wawock, he began breathing under his own power on Friday, May 15.
“It is truly a miracle he is still alive after all he has been through,” Jessica wrote in the GoFundMe description.
While public details of Dommer’s motorcycle accident have not been released, Mark said it was a single-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 191. Explore Big Sky did not receive a response from Montana Highway Patrol by press time and will update this story if more information becomes available.
Mark explained that Jordan has been a nationally-rated BMX athlete, and since moving to Montana has been passionate about outdoor sports including snowboarding, rafting and rock climbing. Mark described his son as a “free spirit” who enjoys adrenaline sports.
“He’s a hard worker,” Mark added.
Jordan works as a server at Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge in Big Sky. Restaurant owner Twist Thompson told EBS that Jordan was a founding employee when the eatery opened in 2020, and continues to be one of his most dedicated employees.
“He’s phenomenal. I don’t think he’s ever missed a shift. I’m almost 100% positive he’s essentially the first server in there every shift,” Thompson said in a phone call.
He added that they’ve become friends in the six years working together, traveling to places such as Las Vegas and Mexico. Thompson explained he’s “a teddy bear” when you get to know him.
“The kid is just—he is just such a loving person,” Thompson said. “He’s just a sweetheart… He’s one of my favorite people, he’s certainly one of my favorite [Big Sky community members]. Just really a beautiful human.”
Mark said he’s greatly appreciative of the many friendships his son has developed in his years living in Montana.
“If they can keep it up and pull for him—and he’s going to need all the support he can get—it’s going to be a long haul and I know his friends in Montana mean a lot to him,” Mark said. “I just suspect he’s going to have a lot of ups and downs… I’d sure appreciate any support he can get.”
