Mom of Teen Accidentally Hit by Lifeguard Truck on Beach Speaks Out

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Published 2024-07-05
Two teen friends were lying on a blanket in Daytona Beach when they were struck. The Florida lifeguard who ran over them told cops he was on his way to get food when he accidentally ran over the teens. Rebecca Juarez's daughter was one of the victims. She says her daughter suffered a contusion of her spinal cord and she had a brain bleed. Critics say lifeguards should not be driving around in large trucks. Many beach communities have switched to smaller ATV vehicles that are lower to the ground.
All Comments (21)
  • @Oropher420
    The irony of almost being killed by a 'life' guard
  • @ntrlstar
    the lifeguard was way too nonchalant for me...
  • @sootymammal2891
    So he admitted that he wasn't looking where he was driving. Negligent.
  • @Izzy-ww6bh
    That lifeguard does not give one damn. It’s actually scary
  • @underratednerd8259
    The lifeguard could give a hot damn about hitting someone. “It just happened” like he ordered the wrong toppings on a pizza.
  • @Thats_E
    How incompetent do you have to be to drive on a populated beach and not watch where you’re going
  • @isaacrodriguez8907
    Lady, no one should have to ask the life guards that, that’s the point!
  • @dh3279
    NO, you don’t need to go to the lifeguard stand and ask the lifeguards where a safe place would be! That’s ridiculous! There’s no excuse for a lifeguard/driver to run over someone. And that guy who was interviewed after running over someone should be CHARGED! He admitted that he was looking out at the water instead of in front of where he was driving. And he acted like he couldn’t have possibly cared less. “It happened,” was his comment. What an uncaring douchebag.
  • @PrissyHippie
    So what happened to the guy who killed the old lady? Was he held responsible? Ridiculous.
  • @ChrisGamingNL333
    Give lifeguards quads/atvs unstead of these dumb giant trucks that clearly arent meant for driving over populated beaches Weaker impact if a collision happens Cheaper Easier to maneuver on a beach More visibility I dont see any negatives
  • @jadepetri2726
    That careless lifeguard needs to get a different job...and pay damages to the ppl he killed and hurt !!
  • @EarthyOSC
    It's ironic how a lifeguard, the person that's supposed to keep people safe, wasn't even being safe himself.
  • @R0DSTER
    don't tell me that the life guard wasn't arrested and charged. he admitted to looking at the water...instead of you know, looking forward whilst driving? through a beach no less?
  • @FDR-ww6xz
    I think vehicles should be banned from the Florida beaches.
  • @lj7460
    This is unacceptable and so unnecessary. He runs over two people while on his way to get lunch! WALK. If this he struck two people in the parking lot or on the road, he would be in handcuffs. There should not be large vehicles on beaches for non- emergency use. The lifeguard’s attitude about running over two young women was so nonchalant - it’s disturbing! Why is he looking off into the ocean when he should be looking at what’s in front of him while he’s driving?
  • @RLFinTX
    That lifeguard didn’t seem phased at all! What on earth?! Time for that zero to lose employment and be prosecuted.
  • @user-ki3wp9sj3z
    “It’s just a bad spot” so your blaming what you did by not being carful on the spot these people chose? What an irresponsible man
  • @siraran2077
    You think the lifeguards should be fired for this?
  • @egyphon
    He was looking at the water? Isn't he supposed to look in front of the car?