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9-year-old struck by car brought ‘back to life’ by bus driver who performed CPR, mom says

Mother shares update on daughter’s condition on GoFundMe page

9-year-old struck by car in serious condition (GoFundMe)

LAKE CITY, Fla. – A 9-year-old is in a Gainesville hospital recovering after she was hit by a car in Lake City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

On Thursday morning, the girl’s mother said she took her to the bus stop, watched her get out of the vehicle and walk toward her bus.

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That’s when she says her daughter, Aubrielle, was hit and thrown about 50 feet into the air.

FHP said the child was transported to Shands UF Hospital with serious injuries.

The 19-year-old driver of the car was not injured and was wearing a seat belt, FHP said

The girl’s mother, Tiara Thomas, wrote on GoFundMe, “My child was killed on impact & her bus driver had to perform CPR to bring her back to life.”

GoFundMe: Support Aubrielle’s Long Road to Recovery

Thomas wrote that Aubrielle was in the ICU for 72 hours after being in surgery.

“We are looking at possible future surgeries & amputation of her left foot due to the artery that supplies blood to the foot being so damaged,” said the post.

Thomas set up the GoFundMe to assist with the long road to recovery.

“Due to the injuries she sustained, I am unable to go to work & she cannot return to school until fully recovered. So I will be with my daughter 24/7 until we can get back to our normal lives,” wrote Thomas. “If anyone would like help during this trying time, we are so appreciative of everything. If you are unable to help, we completely understand but your thoughts & prayers are greatly appreciated.”


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Jenn Samsel joined WJXT in September 2024 as a Content Gather. She has a passion for writing, reporting and is a weather/Hurricane enthusiast. She is excited to be part of News 4 Jax team. She graduated from the A.I Ft. Lauderdale with a BS in Graphic Design.

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Kelsey Bingham is a multiplatform journalist from Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the News4JAX team in 2024 and is thrilled to start her media career in the River City.

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