Cervical spine trauma is a considerable cause of morbidity and mortality, often resulting in devastating neurological consequences [1]. Blunt vertebral artery (VA) injury is an increasingly recognized complication in patients with cervical spine trauma, with an incidence ranging up to 17 % [2]. The VAs are crucial vessels supplying blood flow to the brainstem, cerebellum, and spinal cord. VA injuries are often initially asymptomatic but carry a significant stroke risk of 5.3 %, which can lead to…