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Two Decatur H.S. students struck by van in school lot

(May 26, 2016) Stephen Decatur High School students Meg McCready and Carl Echols are recovering from injuries after being run over Monday morning by another student’s van in the school parking lot.
“I am doing very well considering the circumstances, in my opinion,” McCready said. “The support, love, and prayers have been so influential for me.”
According to reports, another high school student was looking for a parking spot at approximately 7:50 a.m. and attempted to back up. He struck both students, who were airlifted to University of Maryland Shock Trauma in Baltimore.
McCready suffered the most serious injuries, but by Monday afternoon, she was posting information on Facebook about her condition.
“I know there are lots of worried people out there. I personally am doing fine, however, I do have a punctured liver, a few broken bones in various places, and some bruises and scrapes,” she said. “I just want to thank you all for the love, support and prayers. I am so blessed to have such a great flow of support.”
Echols was released from the hospital on Tuesday, while McCready remains at Shock Trauma.
“I just hope that we both recover quickly and that Meg gets discharged from the hospital soon,” he said.
McCready thanked the teachers and crew who took care of her at the school, on the helicopter and at the hospital.
“I have gotten nothing but the best treatment,” she said. “I thank God every minute for the miracle he has done in my life, and allowing me to have such a great person by my side through the whole thing. I would also like to ask that the driver not be given any ridicule or negativity because this truly was an accident and it is only right to forgive.”
Her parents, Pastor Daryl and Traci Blades McCready, wanted to address “the outpouring of love and support” from their SonRise Church family, other churches, school administrators, school staff and the community.
“We do ask that the same be extended to the driver and his family as well, as this was an unfortunate accident and everyone was left wounded,” the McCreadys said. “Our family is praising God for the miracle He has performed in protecting Meg and Carl from any more serious injuries.”
They also wanted to thank the fire and emergency service personnel for their diligence.
“We are a blessed community,” the McCreadys said. “The outpouring of love and support has been humbling and very overwhelming. Thank you, sincerely.”