A vibrant life was extinguished on a Boise street corner, leaving a community shattered. Eight-year-old Mora Gerety, a student at Washington Elementary, was struck and killed by a vehicle on November 11th, just before 4:45 p.m.
The driver, later identified as a 39-year-old man, fled the scene without offering any assistance to the gravely injured child. Mora was immediately transported to St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center, where doctors fought desperately to save her.
Despite their valiant efforts, Mora succumbed to devastating blunt force injuries. Her death has ignited a firestorm of grief and questions surrounding the circumstances that led to this tragic loss.
The man responsible, who had been living in the country despite a prior deportation order, was apprehended and charged with hit-and-run resulting in death. He had obtained a driver’s license in a neighboring state, allowing him to operate the vehicle involved in the collision.
Records reveal the individual illegally entered the United States in 2015 and was subsequently ordered deported in 2016 after failing to appear for an immigration hearing. He remained in the country for nearly a decade before this devastating incident.
The tragedy has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with many questioning how an individual with a deportation order was able to remain in the country and legally operate a motor vehicle. The weight of this loss is immeasurable.
Mora’s classmates, teachers, and friends are left to grapple with the sudden absence of her bright spirit. The community mourns a future stolen, a potential unrealized, and a life cut tragically short.
In the wake of this heartbreaking event, two scholarship funds have been established in Mora’s memory, a testament to the enduring impact she had on those around her and a small beacon of hope amidst profound sorrow.
The pain felt by Mora’s family is unimaginable, and the community rallies around them, offering prayers and support during this darkest of times. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of loss.
