11-Year-Old Girl Recovering After Being Hit Leaving School Bus

MINNEAPOLIS — An 11-year-old girl is recovering after she was struck by a car as she was leaving a school bus in north Minneapolis. On Friday, May 3, Shianne Dean was getting off the bus with her 9-year-old sister when she was hit.

A driver at the scene was arrested on suspicion of being impaired.

"Shianne is a loving, vibrant and beautiful 11-year-old girl who enjoys dancing, arts and crafts and recently received her yellow belt in karate," reads a GoFundMe page established for her.

"Since this horrific event took place, Shianne has undergone two brain surgeries and has yet to wake up from a coma."

Monarch Bus Company sent KARE 11 the following statement regarding the crash:

"At approximately 4:50 p.m. on Friday, May 3, a fifth grade student from Stonebridge World School exited a school bus operated by Monarch Bus Service at the intersection of Penn Avenue and 23rd Avenue North. While crossing Penn Avenue, the student was struck by a passing car. Student safety is of utmost importance to us, and that is why our foremost thoughts and prayers are with the student, her family, and the entire Stonebridge World School community. We are working with local law enforcement and the school during the ongoing investigation of this incident."

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