A trip to the store to get school supplies took a terrifying turn in Harrison County early Thursday morning when two sisters were hit by a car.
12-year-old Chantelle Napier and her 20-year-old sister, Chelsea Napier were walking along U.S. 27 in Cynthiana on their way home from Walmart around 3:30 a.m. That’s when a vehicle slammed into them from behind.
The two were transported by ambulance to UK Hospital, where they remained as of Thursday evening.
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“It was just crazy. Just wouldn’t think it would happen,” the victims’ cousin, Jessica Yarnell told LEX 18. “I know accidents happen. I’m sure he feels horrible about it, but I don’t know. I guess I can’t hate him for it or nothing because it could’ve happened to anybody.”
According to Cynthiana Police, the driver had just left work, when he fell asleep and veered off the road, striking the two sisters.
“Right now, there doesn’t appear to be any charges,” said Sgt. Wilbur Gross with the Cynthiana Police Department. “Looks like it was just an accident. He didn’t do anything malicious or anything like that.”
While both victims suffered broken legs and Chantelle Napier has a collapsed lung, their family said they are grateful the outcome was not any worse.
“It makes me feel better that it’s not as bad as it could have been. It could’ve been worse,” Yarnell said. “Just hoping they recover pretty quick and get to come home soon.”
Family members and police have said both sisters are expected to fully recover.
