Kaila Strucke, 8, in a coma after being struck by pickup truck while crossing West Town Parkway in Orlando, FL
Modified Date:
Wed, 04/08/2015 - 4:13pmAccident Date:
Thursday, October 9, 2014
8-year-old girl in medically induced coma after being hit by pickup
The family had just finished eating dinner, and Kaila was done with her homework, Strucke said.
So they put their Boston terrier-Chihuahua mix on a leash and went for a stroll to the nearby Winn-Dixie for ice cream.
Kaila Strucke: Altamonte Springs girl hit by truck dies from injuries
The 8-year-old girl hit by a pickup while crossing the street in Altamonte Springs earlier this month has died, and police are investigating whether a broken streetlight contributed to her death.
Girl, 8, hit by pickup in Altamonte Springs in induced coma
Police said Kaila Strucke, her father Jeremy Strucke and the family dog were crossing south on West Town Parkway in the crosswalk and did not have the right of way.
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At around 8:55pm, Kaila Strucke and her father Jeremy Strucke were crossing the street when a truck hit Kaila, putting her into a coma. There is dispute between Jeremy Strucke and other witnesses, since Jeremy claims that he and Kaila had the right of way, while multiple other witnesses claim that the light was green for cars. Authorities have chosen to side with the other witnesses, so the truck driver will not be charged. As of now, Kaila is on life-support.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Kaila Strucke
Roadway:
West Town ParkwayCity:
Orlando, FLCounty:
Orange County, FL
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