12-Year-Old Killed After Being Hit by Car While Riding Scooter with Close Friend, Who Remains Hospitalized
A 12-year-old girl, Abigail Gillon, died after she was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Aston, Pa., on Saturday, June 14, authorities said
A friend, 11-year-old Isabella Jones, was also critically injured and remains in the hospital
"She was the kind of person who showed up for others," a neighbor said of Gillon at a ceremony to honor her memoryA 12-year-old girl died last weekend after she and her friend were injured in a scooter accident, according to authorities and local news reports.
On the afternoon of Saturday, June 14, Abigail Gillon, 12, and 11-year-old Isabella Jones were struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter near Lehr Boulevard and Concord Road in Aston, Pa., the Aston Township Police Department said in a statement.
'Both juveniles sustained serious, life-threatening injuries secondary to the collision,' police said, adding that the girls were in 'critical' condition at the time of the report.
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
At that time, no charges were filed and an investigation was ongoing, police said.
Gillon later died of her injuries, CBS News, ABC affiliate WPVI and NBC affiliate WCAU reported.
An organizer of a GoFundMe page to support the young girl's family confirmed that Gillon died on Monday, June 16, after suffering a 'severe traumatic brain injury.'
Jones remains in the hospital, according to CBS News.
A neighbor of Gillon's said that she was a cheerleader who loved her friends and family, the outlet reported.
'Whether she was cheering on her team or gliding through the water, she did it with all her heart," Brianna Newmiller told the outlet.
Newmiller was at Ridley Middle School in Ridley Park on Tuesday, June 17, where thousands gathered to remember the young girl.
Gillon's donated organs also helped save another 12-year-old girl's life, according to Newmiller.
"She cared deeply for her family, friends and classmates, and community,' the neighbor said. 'She was the kind of person who showed up for others, who made you feel seen and who brought joy just by being herself."
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Gillon's mom was there and released a heart-shaped balloon with her name on it.
Kevin Pierce, who coached both girls in swimming, also attended the ceremony. He told WCAU that they had an incredible bond.
"One without the other was very rare, joined at the hip. If you got one, you most likely got both," Pierce said. "It broke my heart. You don't wish this on anybody."
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