Dentist and father of 5 crashes and dies from medical emergency in Dearborn

Dearborn is mourning the loss of a local dentist — and beloved father of five.

Chris Clifford was involved in an accident at the Telegraph and suffered a medical episode.

“We just loved him so much,” said his wife Lindsey.

Clifford, a 41-year-old dentist, loving husband and father of five, died after being injured at Telegraph and Carlysle in Dearborn on Monday.

“Broken, so sad. we loved him so much and he loved him so much,” said his wife Lindsey.

Lindsey was Chris’ high school sweetheart. They met when she was 15 and were married for 20 years.

“We had plans to stay here, grow old together and have grandparents,” she said. “We were just talking about it a few weeks ago.

This summer, Chris and his family made countless memories – taking a trip to Cedar Point.

“(We) just had a great time and made it through every trip and had a great time as a family.

Chris Clifford and his wife Lindsey

Chris Clifford and his wife Lindsey

And taking his oldest son Artjoms to the University of Michigan football game last Saturday – it was Artjoms first/

“Artjoms, he was just amazing,” Lindsey said. “He wanted to spend as much time as possible with us.”

Chris had just started his new job as a partner at Newman Family Dental in Dearborn in April.

And while Lindsey says he was a dedicated dentist, he had a guilty pleasure.

“He ate more candy than any dentist,” she said.

Lindsey says their family is grateful for the support of the community and her church. She says faith is helping the Clifford family through this tragedy.

He was a strong Christian. We know he’s in heaven and that gives us hope,” she said. “We’re so thankful for that.”

The family has set up a GoFundMe. To learn more or donate GO HERE.

Chris Clifford and his family

Chris Clifford and his family

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