\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBrooklyn Walker, a 14-year-old from western Palm Beach County, is recovering at St. Mary\u2019s Medical Center after sustaining extensive injuries in a crash.Brooklyn, who loves riding and competing with horses, was riding her electric skateboard in her Palm Beach Ranchettes community on April 8.According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Brooklyn collided with another teenager on a motorbike. The crash left her with injuries all over her body, including a broken knee, a lacerated spleen, and a traumatic brain injury.She was in a coma. Doctors initially weren\u2019t sure if she would ever wake up. \u201cI would never wish this upon anybody. This is literally the worst thing I have ever dealt with in my entire life,\u201d said her father, Ryan Walker. Five days after the crash, Brooklyn did something remarkable.She opened her eyes.A week later, Brooklyn looked at photos of herself in a coma.\u201cIt\u2019s just crazy that I looked like that only a week ago, even just a couple of days ago I looked like that,” she said.Since waking up, Brooklyn has been undergoing rehabilitation, but her journey to recovery will be a long one.\u201cShe has to learn how to speak again, walk again. That\u2019s, I would say, probably the hardest part,\u201d Ryan Walker said. While walking is a goal, Brooklyn has her sights set on something closer to her heart. \u201cI want to ride my horses,\u201d she said. \u201cI just want to ride my horses again.\u201d Her father shares her hope. \u201cI just want to see her ride again. I would love to see it. That\u2019s my ultimate outcome,\u201d he said. The Palm Beach County Sheriff\u2019s Office is still investigating the crash and is asking anyone with information to call them at 561-688-3400.Ryan Walker said the medical bills are already more than $800,000. They’ve set up a GoFundMe account to help pay for Brooklyn’s care.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here. Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Brooklyn Walker, a 14-year-old from western Palm Beach County, is recovering at St. Mary\u2019s Medical Center after sustaining extensive injuries in a crash.<\/p>\n
Brooklyn, who loves riding and competing with horses, was riding her electric skateboard in her Palm Beach Ranchettes community on April 8.<\/p>\n
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Brooklyn collided with another teenager on a motorbike. <\/p>\n
The crash left her with injuries all over her body, including a broken knee, a lacerated spleen, and a traumatic brain injury.<\/p>\n
She was in a coma. <\/p>\n
Doctors initially weren\u2019t sure if she would ever wake up. <\/p>\n
\u201cI would never wish this upon anybody. This is literally the worst thing I have ever dealt with in my entire life,\u201d said her father, Ryan Walker. <\/p>\n
Five days after the crash, Brooklyn did something remarkable.<\/p>\n
She opened her eyes.<\/p>\n
A week later, Brooklyn looked at photos of herself in a coma.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just crazy that I looked like that only a week ago, even just a couple of days ago I looked like that,” she said.<\/p>\n
Since waking up, Brooklyn has been undergoing rehabilitation, but her journey to recovery will be a long one.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe has to learn how to speak again, walk again. That\u2019s, I would say, probably the hardest part,\u201d Ryan Walker said. <\/p>\n
While walking is a goal, Brooklyn has her sights set on something closer to her heart. <\/p>\n
\u201cI want to ride my horses,\u201d she said. \u201cI just want to ride my horses again.\u201d <\/p>\n
Her father shares her hope. <\/p>\n
\u201cI just want to see her ride again. I would love to see it. That\u2019s my ultimate outcome,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
The Palm Beach County Sheriff\u2019s Office is still investigating the crash and is asking anyone with information to call them at 561-688-3400.<\/p>\n
Ryan Walker said the medical bills are already more than $800,000. <\/p>\n
They’ve set up a GoFundMe account<\/a> to help pay for Brooklyn’s care.<\/p>\n Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25<\/a><\/p>\n Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here<\/a>. <\/p>\n