Release

A woman, 27 years of age, died today after being hit by a truck running a red light. She is being heralded a hero, having pushed two young kids out of the truck’s path and sacrificing her life in the process. After being struck, her broken body lay dying on the street. Witnesses say that as soon as she began to recognize what had happened, her mind was entirely bent towards the children that she had just saved. Frantically, she looked all around her, though unable to move, and asked if they were alright.

The children were unharmed.

Police and an ambulance arrived shortly after, but nothing could be done. The woman died at the scene. After the paramedics had assessed her and reassured her that there were no other casualties, she was overcome with a sense of calm. Then, as she drew her final breaths, witnesses at the scene reported that she whispered “thank you.”

Witnesses say that the truck was going well over the speed limit, speeding up to make it through the light. If the driver had been more responsible, he would have had lots of time to stop. Charges are expected to be laid. The name of the victim has not yet been released.