Teen hospitalized after suffering head and spinal injuries at cheer practice: ‘Mom, I can’t walk’

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – A high school cheerleader is at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, after suffering head and spinal injuries at practice.

The reported accident happened on Aug. 19, and it has affected 14-year-old Jocelyn Treaster’s ability to walk.

Loved ones said the Hutchinson High School freshman enjoyed cheering on the Salthawks until the accident at practice landed her in a wheelchair, just as the season began.

Treaster revisited the moments leading up to her traumatic injury…

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