Two 12-Year-Olds Hospitalized After Truck Collision While Walking to Bus Stop

Tragic Accident on the Way to School

• 💔 Two 12-year-old students, Zia Sawyer and Eliza, were struck by a truck while walking hand-in-hand to their bus stop in far north Dallas.
• 💥 The collision occurred along Horizon North Parkway, with one student being thrown to the sidewalk and the other rolling up the street.

Extensive Injuries and Recovery

• 🏥 Both girls are recovering at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, facing significant injuries and requiring surgery.
• 🤕 Zia has a broken arm, fractured leg, concussion, and ruptured spleen, impacting her ability to perform daily tasks.
• 🤕 Eliza sustained a broken hip, shoulder, and a ruptured spleen.
• ❤️ A poignant photo captures the two friends embracing in the hospital during their recovery.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Dallas Police are investigating the incident, during which the truck driver remained at the scene.
• ⚖️ No charges have been filed against the driver yet, as the investigation continues.
• 🙏 While acknowledging that mistakes happen, the severity of this incident is highlighted by the families.