That collision killed his 13-year-old cousin, Dominiq Puentes, who was also on the scooter.
The two boys were hit by a truck on May 1 at Bullard and Palm Avenues.
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The mother of 12-year-old Jay Garcia says Jay suffered severe injuries, resulting in his lower leg being amputated.
While he remains in the hospital, his family has created a GoFundMe page for medical expenses and therapy costs.
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