"August 25, 2010 was the first day of school for my last semester before earning my BFA in Dance, Ballet. I was on my way to catch the bus but I got hit by a car while I was still on the sidewalk. I briefly saw a maroonish or reddish SUV heading towards me, next thing I knew, I was in the ambulance, or maybe I was still on the ground, I still don't remember. I remember my leggings, tights, leotard, sweater, and backpack. The scissors felt strange as they grazed my skin. The very first thing I remember thinking was, "That car totally hit me! I really got hit by a car." I was in shock and still can't believe what happened. I then gave the EMTs Jeremy and my mother's phone numbers because I wanted them with me. I also remember wiggling my fingers and toes and discovered that I wasn't paralyzed, I was totally relieved.
The man who hit me is my same age. He was under the influence of heroine. He drove his truck across two lanes of traffic driving somewhere around 40 mph and almost hit a car head on before he drove over the curb and plowed into me. Witnesses said that I flew over his car and landed 10 feet away under another car's bumper. Justin Hicken was the criminal who hit me. He was even in court for a different DUI the day before. He was only sentenced to three years of probation and a $1300 fine and the worst part is that he still has his license. I will never be as strong as I was before and I will likely never perform again." -Catey Smith Warner
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