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16-year-old girl struck with shrapnel square in the mouth after partygoer tosses shock absorber into bonfire
16-year-old girl struck square in mouth by shrapnel after partygoer throws car shock absorber into bonfire.
In brief
16-year-old girl struck square in mouth by shrapnel after partygoer throws car shock absorber into bonfire. A 16-year-old girl in Phoenix, Arizona was struck square in the mouth by shrapnel from an explosion caused by a partygoer tossing a car shock absorber into a bonfire. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Incident Details
Phoenix police searched for the person who allegedly tossed a car shock absorber into a bonfire causing an explosion near New River and Saddle Mountain roads in Phoenix, Arizona.
Victim Injuries
Jaidynn Penberthy, a 16-year-old girl, suffered a broken jaw, multiple facial fractures, broken teeth, and burns after being struck square in the mouth by shrapnel.
How It Happened
Ethan Glass, Penberthy's brother, said his sister was standing about 10 feet from the bonfire when someone threw a car shock absorber into the fire, causing an explosion.
Immediate Response
Partygoers performed lifesaving measures and Jaidynn's friends rushed her to get help after she lost her pulse for about a minute.
Brother's Reaction
Ethan Glass described the scene as 'like a scene out of a horror movie' due to the amount of blood and injuries.
Suspect Information
Police said the suspect is in their teens or early 20s and anyone with information should call Phoenix police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
Family Statement
Jaidynn's family stated she remains at the hospital and expects a long recovery after the incident.
GoFundMe Statement
The GoFundMe for Jaidynn said she is going through something no one should ever have to experience at just 16 years old.
Brother's Concerns
Ethan Glass wants the person who caused the incident held accountable and said he is frustrated that someone would do such a thing.
Time of Incident
The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 in the middle of the desert near New River and Saddle Mountain roads in Phoenix, Arizona.
Location Details
The explosion occurred in the area near New River and Saddle Mountain roads in Phoenix, Arizona, where Jaidynn was injured.
Medical Details
Jaidynn temporarily lost her pulse and a friend performed a sternum rub to help her recover.
Brother's Quote
Ethan Glass said, 'Being kind of an older brother definitely makes me frustrated a lot. I mean, I really don't understand why he would do something of the sort. It makes no sense.'
“Being kind of an older brother definitely makes me frustrated a lot. I mean, I really don't understand why he would do something of the sort. It makes no sense.”
Current Status
Jaidynn remains at the hospital and expects a long recovery after the incident.
What matters most
A 16-year-old girl in Phoenix, Arizona was struck square in the mouth by shrapnel from an explosion caused by a partygoer tossing a car shock absorber into a bonfire.
