Washington County brain injury survivor finds art as a way to cope with injury [Video]

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Spanky Bentz was once someone who lived an active lifestyle and was always ready for any physical challenge.

But, when he was suddenly involved in a bicycle crash, he had no idea of what kind of physical fight he would have to endure after.

“I was on a quick bike ride right before going to go meet my grandmother to eat at a local restaurant for dinner and a car head-on struck me,” Bentz said.

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He said he went into a coma and suffered extensive damage to his brain. While recovering, Bentz had to relearn basic skills.

“I tell people I was like a little kid,” Bentz said. “I learned how to walk again, talk again, feed myself again, go to the bathroom. I just relearned it all.”

After Bentz returned home he joined a support group where …