Florida teen recounts moments Volusia Beach County patrol sergeant ran her over
DAYTONA BEACH Fla WSVN A Florida teen recalled her holiday horror after a lifeguard truck ran her and her friend over while they were sunbathing on Daytona Beach A relaxing day on the beach speedily turned into a nightmare for -year-old Sierra Trumble last Memorial Day I wake up and next thing you know I have a tire on my face on the right side of my head and all I feel is this immense pressure she announced Sierra suffered severe injuries to the side of her face from the tire and says she had a lacerated liver as well The Ormond Beach teen s year-long recovery has been both a physical and mental journey I still get like you know like those flashbacks now and then and like everything really reminds me of it but every day it s easier to kind of like get through it she mentioned The Volusia County Beach Patrol sergeant responsible appeared in court last September apologizing to the two girls in front of a jury Not a day has passed that I haven t thought of both of you and thanked God for His protection stated Volusia County Beach Patrol Sgt Arthur Gendreau Last month the Volusia County Council voted unanimously to begin the process of expanding beach driving in Daytona Beach Sierra hopes safety is top of mind if any changes are made We need to focus on it being safe for people that just want to have a nice peaceful afternoon at the beach and not be worried about it mentioned Sierra Going to the hospital for just lying down and tanning We have to make sure that there are safety regulations for driving on the beach whether it be lifeguards or regular civilians She has not been back to Daytona Beach but hasn t let it stop her from soaking up certain sun in the sand at other beaches I try to avoid and I do avoid the driving parts of the beach I only go to beaches that have no you know there is no driving allowed But of syllabus lifeguards are still allowed to drive on the beach she announced I reliably bring people with me I ve been careful I don t like to lie out with my eyes closed I m a little bit too scared to do that Her facial injuries have healed with minimal scarring Sierra says that although particular trauma exists she s grateful to be moving forward
