Pawn Stars Star Corey Harrison Details Father's Financial Rescue After Devastating Motorcycle Accident
Corey Harrison, the 42-year-old reality television personality from the hit series Pawn Stars, has publicly revealed the substantial financial assistance provided by his father, Rick Harrison, following a severe motorcycle collision earlier this year. The accident left Corey facing medical bills exceeding $100,000, depleting his savings and forcing him to seek external help.
A Father's Generous Intervention Amidst Mounting Medical Debt
In an exclusive interview with TMZ, Corey disclosed that his 60-year-old father stepped in to cover more than half of the enormous hospital expenses incurred from the January crash in Mexico. Corey emphasized his intention to repay this significant loan, noting it does not indicate his father is in a position to easily dispense such large sums. The Harrison family's financial landscape has shifted considerably since the peak of Pawn Stars' success, when revenue was more fluid.
"I love my dad to death, but he doesn't give me anything. My dad's made me work for everything my whole life," Corey told the outlet, underscoring Rick's characteristic insistence on self-reliance. This paternal support comes as Rick, a father of five who remarried just two months prior in January, manages his own set of financial obligations.
The Harrowing Aftermath and Ongoing Financial Struggle
The physical toll from the collision was severe. Corey sustained multiple injuries including fractured ribs, a punctured lung, internal bleeding, and a concussion. His medical journey involved weeks across two hospitals and several life-saving surgeries. Initially treated in Playa del Carmen, rising costs forced an early discharge to his Tulum home, where excruciating pain and dangerously low oxygen levels necessitated emergency care and a transfer to a Mérida hospital.
Surgeons there drained nearly three liters of blood from his chest cavity after discovering a separated rib pressing into his lung. The cumulative costs for hospital stays, emergency calls, urgent care, transport, and surgeries rapidly surpassed the $100,000 mark, completely emptying Corey's bank account. Friends reportedly maxed out credit cards to continue his treatment, highlighting the absence of a financial safety net despite his television fame.
A Public Plea for Support Through GoFundMe
With savings exhausted, Corey's friends initiated a GoFundMe campaign to address the mounting debts. The fundraiser outlines a dire situation: Corey is currently three months behind on rent, requires ongoing follow-up care and medications, and lacks the strength to travel back to the United States for family support and continued treatment. Every dollar raised is pledged to cover outstanding medical bills, back rent, medications, therapies, and future travel expenses for his full recovery.
The campaign description poignantly recalls Corey's despair during the ordeal, quoting him as saying, "I'm just going to die out here. I don't have the money to keep paying these people," when his oxygen levels plummeted.
Family Dynamics and Personal Updates
This crisis intersects with significant family events. Corey referenced missing his father's wedding to Angie Polushkin, which took place on January 3 at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. Rick had publicly announced his engagement to Polushkin in March 2025, nearly five years after finalizing his divorce from ex-wife Deanna Burditt.
Notably, Rick had previously advised his son against motorcycle riding. Following the accident, Rick commented to TMZ, "Corey is a grown man and he will deal with his life as he sees fit," maintaining a stance of respectful distance regarding his son's personal choices.
Corey shared his initial health update via Instagram on January 26, posting images from his hospital bed and X-rays revealing "11 breaks in his rib cage." He credited crash bars for saving his life during the incident.
The Harrison family business, the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, and their dynamics have been central to Pawn Stars, which chronicles the appraisal of unusual items brought into their Las Vegas store. This recent personal crisis sheds light on the real-world challenges faced by the family beyond their television personas.
