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Preliminary information suggests the driver may have had a green light at the time, though officials stress that the inquiry remains ongoing and that a full reconstruction of the incident will determine how events unfolded.
Her parents arrived shortly after, facing the unimaginable loss of their daughter.
The truck driver is reportedly receiving medical attention for shock, and authorities are continuing to gather statements and evidence.
She trained consistently and had already begun to attract attention within regional competitions. Friends say she carried both grace on the ice and kindness off it — balancing school, athletics, and friendships with determination well beyond her years.
Her loss is being felt not only by family and classmates, but also by the broader skating community.