Advertisement Funeral fund set up for man struck, critically injured on Christmas Eve in Metairie Family says they will take him off life support this week Share Shares Copy Link Copy

An online fund has been set up for a man that was struck and left critically injured on Christmas Eve in an area of Metairie.Family and friends of Travis Burns set up the fund for funeral and other expenses earlier this week. They are hoping to raise a total $25,000 for the 27-year-old.According to the website, Burns had run out of gas Christmas Eve and was struck by a vehicle as he was walking to the gas station. He was left on the side of the road until the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office located and transported him to the hospital.Since then Burns has been in critical condition from the injuries he sustained in the accident. His family said he was diagnosed with bleeding and swelling of the brain.According to the website, surgery was performed, but a diagnosis confirmed that he was not improving. He was taken off life support Wednesday afternoon.LINK: Online Fund for Travis Burns"Travis was not a wealthy guy and neither is his family," the website states. "Many expenses have been incurred so far and there will be much more to come."Organizers are hoping the money raised can help alleviate the cost of the funeral, memorial and burial. The family wants to bring Burns back home to San Diego.Earlier this week, the JPSO announced that a Metairie woman, identified as Jennifer Kuzma, was arrested in connection with the hit-and-run incident. Her arrest happened after the investigating deputy received a call from the owner of a local body shop who reported she had scheduled repairs for her 2009 Honda Civic."Kuzma, arrived at the same body shop while was speaking with the manager," the JPSO said.Read: Metairie Woman Brings Vehicle for Repairs, Arrested for Hit-and-RunKuzma was taken in for questioning and said she initially didn't know what she ran over the morning of the incident, but admitted to leaving the scene, the JPSO said. Around 30 minutes later, she said she called 911 to report Burns in the roadway.The JPSO said when officers arrived, Kuzma never told them she was the person who had struck Burns. She is now being held at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center and now faces negligent homicide and obstruction of justice charges.Those wishing to help the family can visit the website set up in memory of Burns.