Could this memory loss following an accident be TBI?

Capt Seid Waddell — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 01:30:50 -0400

Newfoundland man drives 18km in wrecked car, cannot remember hitting moose
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/newfoundland-man-drives-18km-in-wrecked-car-cannot-remember-hitting-moose-hey-buddy-you-got-no-roof-on-your-car

Newfoundland man drives 18 km in wrecked car, cannot remember hitting moose: 'Hey buddy! You got...

A man went over to the car and saw the driver, covered with blood and moose manure. 'Then I realized, it's Steve Bromley from Conche ... I used to buy my codfish from him'

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2015 7:24 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:24:46 -0400

I once totaled a car. It was several days before I could recall the accident. I think it is due to shock. Of course a brain injury could also be a factor. But, in my case there was no injury.

Response by SFC David Dean made Jan 31 at 2020 12:59 AM

SFC David Dean — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:59:37 -0500

I can only say that after my own situation whereby that I have more than 9+ concussions that memory loss is real for me. Firsthand, I will say I have short-term memory issues from moderate to severe. For example, if you explain a detailed or technical task to me today by tomorrow or later that day I will have forgotten how to do it. That's the great impact on my life and its extremely difficult and frustrating. I have to write down many things and its a major challenge to remember more than one or two things. Before my concussions/TBI I was able to recall names recent incidents. Now I will almost immediately be incapable of remembering a name or a recent incident unless I have written the name or information down. If tha aids in answering your question.