Northern News, December 7
Girl, 13, Hit by Car
NORTH TOWN, Alberta:Thirteen-year-old Ann Brown was hit by a car at 15 Park Road. The accident happened at about 7:30 a.m. She and her brother, James, were on their way to an early basketball practice.
“We were in a hurry,” James told the reporter. “We didn't want to be late for practice. Ann dropped her basketball, and it rolled onto the street. She raced to get it.”
Mrs. Andrews, who was walking several steps behind the two students, saw it happen. “I don't know whose fault it was,” Mrs.Andrews said.“The girl didn't see the car. And the street was icy—the car couldn't stop in time. It was terrible.”
Mrs. Andrews said that she could see what was going to happen. “I shouted to the girl. I wanted to stop her from running after the ball, but she didnt hear me.”After the accident, the car stopped, and the driver, Bill Morin, jumped out. He called an ambulance.
Mr. Morin knows first aid. He did not move Ann. He stopped traffic on the road until the ambulance came. Then the ambulance took both students to the hospital.
Ann has a broken leg and an ugly shoulder wound. She is recovering in the hospital. Doctors say she can expect to return to school in about a week.