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Miracle Child Breathes Unaided After Coma
4 Jun
Summary
- An 11-year-old boy is breathing without a ventilator.
- He was in a coma after a May 27 hit-and-run crash.
- A 17-year-old is charged with vehicular operation felonies.
An 11-year-old boy named Tristen Ringlen is making a significant recovery after being struck in a hit-and-run incident on May 27. He had been in a coma and reliant on a ventilator following the crash.
As of June 2, Tristen's care team observed him attempting to breathe independently. By June 3, he was fully removed from the ventilator, although he still requires oxygen. He has also begun to open his eyes and showed other positive signs of improvement.
A 17-year-old driver faces felony charges of criminal vehicular operation, including causing great bodily harm and fleeing the scene. Court documents reveal the accused allegedly hit Tristen, fled, then returned to pose as a witness.
Tristen's mother, Tristina Rodriguez, expressed deep gratitude to the Austin community for their overwhelming support, including prayers, meals, and GoFundMe donations. She shared that the community's love has been crucial during this difficult period.
