Renton Woman Hit By DUI Driver Will Be Taken Off Life Support

RENTON, WA - A 23-year-old bicyclist who was hit by an impaired driver Dec. 7 along Rainier Avenue will be allowed to pass away, according to her family. Taylor Marie Goehring was allegedly hit by Vern A. Henderson, 44, a man with four DUI convictions.

Goehring's mother, Sheree Maricle Warner, said Tuesday morning that her daughter's brain damage is too severe to repair.

"I want to thank everyone for their prayers and wonderful sentiments. With a heavy heart I'm so sad to say that Taylor's brain damage is so severe that we have chosen to let her pass comfortably," she wrote on Facebook. "I know her bestie, her grandma will be waiting for her in heaven. We are taking today to allow people who love her to say their goodbyes. Please know that all money raised on the gofundme will go towards travel and burial expenses. We will have a celebration of life for her in the Springtime."

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Goehring was on her bike waiting in the center turn lane of Rainier Avenue when she was hit. According to prosecutors, Henderson was high on drugs and too impaired to notice he had hit Goehring.

He continued driving, Goehring lodged in his windshield, according to court documents. When he stopped, she flew off into the street.

Goehring's family is raising money to pay for expenses related to her care. Find out more on the GoFundMe fundraiser page.

Image courtesy Sheree Maricle Warner