GREENLAND — The parents of a young girl struck by a pickup truck on Nov. 24 say their daughter's condition is improving and are crediting the staff at Portsmouth Regional Hospital with helping to save her life.
John Tucker — the father of 11-year-old Katie Tucker — said his daughter is still recovering in Boston's Children's Hospital.
"Katie is continuing to improve and her injuries are no longer considered life threatening. Even with this said, she has a long road to go in her attempt to recover from this horrific accident," Tucker said in an e-mail sent to Foster's Daily Democrat.
Tucker, the daughter of state Rep. Pamela Tucker, R-Greenland, was seriously injured after being struck by a blue GMC Canyon pickup truck around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 24.
The girl was initially listed as being in critical condition following the accident, but as of Tuesday officials from Boston's Children's Hospital had her listed as being in fair condition in the intensive care unit.
Police have said the driver was "very upset" and cooperative following the accident and speed, alcohol or drugs do not appear to have been factors. Authorities say the investigation continues, but they do not expect filing charges against the unidentified driver.
A student at Greenland Central School, Katie was struck by the pickup truck while trying to cross Post Road (Route 151).
John Tucker said his daughter is getting "the best care she can possibly receive" at the Boston hospital.
"We still maintain hope that she will have a full recovery and resume her life as a normal 11-year-old girl," Tucker said.
The family said they want to thank the staff at Portsmouth Regional Hospital for the care they provided Katie before she was transported to Boston's Children's Hospital.
"The actions of their team directly saved my daughter's life. Not only were they professional, but they showed incredible compassion and understanding for what we were going through," Tucker said.
The family said they want to thank the staff at Portsmouth Regional Hospital for the care they provided Katie before she was transported to Boston's Children's Hospital.
"The actions of their team directly saved my daughter's life. Not only were they professional, but they showed incredible compassion and understanding for what we were going through," Tucker said.
Tucker said his family has been "overwhelmed" by the outpouring of support that has come from the community through their church, friends and Katie's school.
"It is hard to express in words the outpouring of love and support we have received from people and groups too numerous to name," Tucker said.
The father said the sixth and seventh grades at Greenland Central School made large wall posters for Katie with cards also being provided by every child in the girl's school.
The family received support from their church in the way of food for their family remaining at home and they received help with their pets and from baby-sitters who are assisting them.
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