CrossFit coach Kerrie Olsen is currently on life support after experiencing a serious accident during a recent visit to Mexico.
Olsen was involved in an incident where the golf cart she was riding in with her friend overturned, leading to a traumatic brain injury.
“We were just driving around talking and laughing and just reminiscing,” said Olsen’s best friend, Annie Stagg, in an interview with a local Utah outlet in May 2026. “Next thing you know, we’re in hell.”
After spending several days hospitalized in Mexico, it was confirmed that Olsen was transported back to the United States.
“The medevac and the full medical team got her here safely and kept her stable the entire flight,” according to an update on Olsen’s GoFundMe page. “Her parents and her three kids met them in a private area at the airport, and they were able to spend a little bit of time with her before she was transported to the ICU.”
Olsen remains “on life support and fully sedated,” the update continued, urging friends and supporters to ensure she has a “quiet, controlled environment to heal.”
The GoFundMe page for Olsen aims to raise $500,000, with nearly $100,000 already contributed.
Keep reading to learn more about Olsen:
Who Is Kerrie Olsen?
Olsen is a CrossFit coach based in Utah and the owner of Skol CrossFit in Utah. Her credentials include certifications in CrossFit levels one and two and a background in gymnastics. She is also certified in CPR, AED, and first aid.
What Happened to Kerrie Olsen?
During a vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in May 2026, Olsen and her husband were riding in a golf cart with another couple when it tipped over, resulting in Olsen suffering a traumatic brain injury from the impact.
The GoFundMe page for Olsen’s family disclosed that she suffered a subdural hematoma with up to 16mm of bleeding around her brain. The pressure caused her brain to shift 7mm to the left. Emergency brain surgery was performed, which ultimately saved her life.
Is Kerrie Olsen Married?
Yes, Kerrie is married to Paul Olsen, who is the only person allowed to visit her in the ICU, limited to two hours each day.
“The rest of the time, he stands outside her door, watching her through the window,” states the GoFundMe page. “Family is doing everything they can from every angle to get her home.”
Does Kerrie Olsen Have Kids?
Kerrie and Paul have three children.
What Is Kerrie Olsen’s Job?
According to the GoFundMe page, Olsen took over a small CrossFit gym in Utah and made it her own.
“Anyone who has walked through those doors knows that. It’s a family,” the website reads. “It’s a community. It’s a place people go because it’s where they feel most like themselves.”
