Skyla's The Limit

Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long reabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
Murdoch Lynk helps his daughter Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, clean the incesions where she had a feeding tube attached for four months after her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
1 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Murdoch Lynk helps his daughter Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, clean the incesions where she had a feeding tube attached for four months after her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Murdoch Lynk helps his daughter, Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, with the new clothes they purchased for her first day at school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
2 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Murdoch Lynk helps his daughter, Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, with the new clothes they purchased for her first day at school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano,15, left, is lit by her cellphone as she exits her room while her father, Murdoch Lynk, prepares a lunch for her first day of school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
3 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano,15, left, is lit by her cellphone as she exits her room while her father, Murdoch Lynk, prepares a lunch for her first day of school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, spays some perfume as she prepares for her first day of school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
4 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, spays some perfume as she prepares for her first day of school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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Skyla Lynk-Romano,15, prepares her hair as she readies herself for her first day of school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
5 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano,15, prepares her hair as she readies herself for her first day of school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, enjoys a fun moment with her dog, Charly, before leaving for her first day of school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
6 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, enjoys a fun moment with her dog, Charly, before leaving for her first day of school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Murdoch Lynk helps his daughter Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, with her hair. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
7 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Murdoch Lynk helps his daughter Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, with her hair. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Murdoch Lynk takes his dauther, Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, to her first day of school since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
8 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Murdoch Lynk takes his dauther, Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, to her first day of school since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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Murdoch Lynk takes his dauther, Skyla Lynk-Romano,15, to her first day of school since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
9 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Murdoch Lynk takes his dauther, Skyla Lynk-Romano,15, to her first day of school since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 New Bedford police officer, Leanne Fisher, welcomes Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, back to school for the first time since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
10 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano New Bedford police officer, Leanne Fisher, welcomes Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, back to school for the first time since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Murdoch Lynk walks past the sticker on the back of his van. Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
11 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Murdoch Lynk walks past the sticker on the back of his van. Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Murdoch Lynk walks his daughter, Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, to school for her first day back since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
12 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Murdoch Lynk walks his daughter, Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, to school for her first day back since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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Murdoch Lynk walks his daughter, Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, to school for her first day back since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
13 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Murdoch Lynk walks his daughter, Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, to school for her first day back since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, checks in, as she prepares to attend the first day of school since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
14 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, checks in, as she prepares to attend the first day of school since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Robert Pereira, 16, welcomes Skyla Lynk-Romano,15, back to school after seeing her for the first time since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
15 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Robert Pereira, 16, welcomes Skyla Lynk-Romano,15, back to school after seeing her for the first time since her accident. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
16 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
17 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
18 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Voc teacher, Susan Ashley, helps Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, with her new schedule. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
19 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Voc teacher, Susan Ashley, helps Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, with her new schedule. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, second from right, and fellow Voc stuudents interpret their new schedules. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
20 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, second from right, and fellow Voc stuudents interpret their new schedules. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
21 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano,15, looks at her new schedule as she prepares for her first day of school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
22 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano,15, looks at her new schedule as she prepares for her first day of school. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Voc-Tech senior Megan Berard, hands Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, the padlocks for her lockers. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
23 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Voc-Tech senior Megan Berard, hands Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, the padlocks for her lockers. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
24 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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Special Education Director Erin Ptaszenski offers assistance to Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, as she and fellow freshmen settle in to her class orientation. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
25 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Special Education Director Erin Ptaszenski offers assistance to Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, as she and fellow freshmen settle in to her class orientation. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Special Education Director Erin Ptaszenski and Early Childhood Education teacher Linda Costa offer assistance to Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, as she and fellow freshmen settle in to her class orientation. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
26 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Special Education Director Erin Ptaszenski and Early Childhood Education teacher Linda Costa offer assistance to Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, as she and fellow freshmen settle in to her class orientation. Skyla Lynk-Romano who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
27 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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 Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
28 1013525464 manbSkylaLynkRomano Skyla Lynk-Romano, 15, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck by a car on January 5th attends her first day of school at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School after a long rehabilitation process at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. On January 5, 2017, Skyla, a freshman at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, was crossing Dartmouth Street to meet her father after leaving the Dancer’s Edge studio when she was hit by a car and critically injured. The driver, Jessica Skaggs, 34, fled the scene before turning herself in. Skaggs has been sentenced to six months at the House of Corrections, but the sentense was suspended for two years.
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