A 19-year-old Texas State University student, Mia Pace, was struck by a car while on her way to a Halloween party near the university’s campus. The incident, which occurred on Ranch Road 12, left her with severe injuries, including a ruptured bladder, internal bleeding, and broken legs.
KXAN
reports that the vehicle involved had the right of way, according to a spokesperson from the Texas Department of Public Safety who responded to the scene.
Mia’s mother, Ruthie Bekker, expressed her relief that her daughter survived the harrowing experience,
saying
, “I received a phone call at about 11 p.m. from her best friend. And I knew that was probably not a good thing,”
and added
, “She’s so lucky. And I think in addition to that, she’s incredibly lucky that she never stopped breathing.” This quote was recounted during an interview with
KXAN
. Bekker also indicated that Mia has been able to maintain her spirits, stating, “She’s able to make jokes about the situation, and her spirit’s incredible. She’s just an inspiration to all of us.”
Since the accident, Mia has been moved out of the ICU with hopes to soon be transferred to a rehab facility for further recovery. “She’s moved out of the ICU, and we’re very hopeful that in a few days, she’s going to be in a rehab facility, and I think that’s where she’s going to do her healing,” Bekker told
KXAN
.
Following the incident, Mia’s younger sister, Liana Pace, initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help offset medical expenses. “I thought we could have really used the support through that. I wanted to do something for her in these times because I knew it was going to be very difficult,” said Liana in a statement obtained by
KXAN
. The crowdfunding effort quickly amassed $20,000 within the first 24 hours and has since grown to $45,000. Liana expressed her admiration for Mia’s strength through the challenges, saying, “I’m really proud of her. I know she’s so strong and I love her so much,” according to
MSN report
. The collective concern and swift financial support reflect a community bound in the face of tragedy, determined to support one of its own.
It is not the first time a serious accident has taken place in this vicinity; back in 2016, another 19-year-old, Luis Xavier Alvarez, was fatally struck by a vehicle near the same location where Mia was injured. These repeated tragedies highlight concerns regarding pedestrian safety in areas frequented by students around Texas State University.
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