'She's amazing'; 9-year-old in good spirits after suspected drunk driver crashes into home

9-Year-Old Girl Recovering After Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Home

A 9-year-old girl, Laila Breitshtrus, is in good spirits after a severe crash when a suspected drunk driver crashed into her home.

"I'm looking better than I did before,"

said Laila from her hospital bed, despite suffering multiple injuries to her vertebrae, sternum, ribs, and nose. The incident occurred when a 20-year-old woman, who is facing charges, crashed into Laila's bedroom while she was sleeping, throwing her bed into the front yard.

Laila spoke to FOX 2 about her recovery, smiling through the cuts and bruises on her face.

Author's summary: A 9-year-old girl recovers after a drunk driver crashes into her home.

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