HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Mia Pace, 19, was headed to a Halloween party at a Texas State University fraternity when she was hit by a car traveling along Ranch Road 12 a few miles west of downtown San Marcos.
The Texas Department of Public Safety was among the agencies that responded to the incident. A spokesperson said the vehicle had the right of way, and the driver cooperated with law enforcement.
Pace had severe injuries from the impact – a ruptured bladder, internal bleeding, and broken legs, to name a few. Her mom said she was lucky to be alive.
“I received a phone call at about 11 p.m. from her best friend. And I knew that was probably not a good thing,” Ruthie Bekker, Mia’s mom, said. “She’s so lucky. And I think in addition to that, she’s incredibly lucky that she never stopped breathing.”
Bekker said the hospital has become a second home since the incident. After several procedures and a dozen long hospital days, Bekker said Mia is doing well.
“She’s able to make jokes about the situation, and her spirit’s incredible,” Bekker said. “She’s just an inspiration to all of us.”