In Utah, 7-year-old Emery Burrows battles for her life in a Las Vegas hospital after being hit by a pickup truck last weekend. While playing soccer with her brother, their ball rolled into the street. Emery, diligently checking for cars, missed the oncoming pickup truck. Her aunt, Kate Story, revealed, “She looked right, looked left, she looked left there was a car coming, she stopped that car saw her, saw the ball, and stopped. Then Emery proceeded to run from that car and didn’t see there was a vehicle coming the opposite way.”

Emery suffered severe injuries, including a fractured skull, brain bleeding, and a tibia fracture. The family established a GoFundMe page for medical expenses, receiving overwhelming community support. Despite the challenges, Emery exhibits remarkable progress. Her aunt shared, “She’s in and out of consciousness right now, she’s breathing on her own… all of those signs are reassuring.”

This heartbreaking incident emphasizes the importance of child safety near roads and the unforeseeable tragedies that can unfold. Emery’s family, buoyed by community aid and Emery’s resilience, faces a lengthy road to recovery.