Sophia Bouwens, 26, critically injured in hit-and-run collision at North Cypress Street and Sixth Street East in St. Paul, Minnesota

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/06/2016 - 4:06pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, March 16, 2015

Community Raises $44K for Victim of St. Paul Hit-and-Run

“Right away when we heard Sophia was in an accident, we knew the community would support her financially,” Sophia’s friend, Amanda Leaveck, said. “We knew the community would be generous, and they showed up.”

Home Surveillance Cams Capture St. Paul Hit-And-Run Crash

One of those cameras captured a driver running a stop sign Monday evening on Cypress, and slamming into the driver’s side of Bouwens’ car.

GoFundMe: Sophia Bouwens

We ask that you pray about considering DONATING to the Bouwens here at GoFundMe, as Sophia will be unable to work for an indefinite amount of time, and Tyler will be missing work to be home with the girls and to help take care of Sophia. All money will be put towards living expenses, childcare, and any medical bills their insurance doesn't cover.

St. Paul Woman Sentenced for 2015 Hit-and-Run Crash

On Tuesday, she received a stay of imposition and was sentenced to 180 days in prison with credit for 50 days already served. She will also be on supervised probation for five years.

Nearly $44,000 has been raised for a 26-year-old woman critically injured in a hit-and-run collision in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sophia Bouwens of St. Paul is still in critical condition at Regions Hospital after Monday night’s crash, which occurred at the intersection of North Cypress Street and Sixth Street East. Police say the driver left the scene of the crash. The crash is under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to call local authorities.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Sophia Bouwens
Danielle Sivels

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