“With her father, mother and stepfather by her side, Maddie regained consciousness mid-day Tuesday, February 7,” the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Department tells PEOPLE in a statement provided by a Spears family rep.
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The statement continues: “Doctors were able to remove the ventilator today and she is awake and talking. Maddie continues to receive oxygen and is being monitored closely but it appears that she has not suffered any neurological consequences from the accident.”
The couple that bought the house I lived in as a young child were both killed in an ATV accident. A classmate of mine in 7th grade was killed on one as well. I could never let an 8 year old ride on one. I hope she will be ok.