A Thousand Oaks High School staff member is being treated for life-threatening injuries after a 16-year-old student ran her over with his car on Feb. 8.
According to the Thousand Oaks Acorn, the female activities assistant confronted the student after he allegedly stole candy from a school concession stand—and the student responded with a hit and run.
Lisa Solis can nod and wiggle her toes tonight, just 24 hours after deputies say a 16 year old intentionally drove her over leaving her in grave condition when he was confronted about stealing a candy bar. Here’s her gofundme too! https://t.co/2fSPc8lOc5 @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/45BeSg5IVp
— Jeff McAdam (@JeffMcAdamTV) February 10, 2019
Lisa Solis has been an employee at the Conejo Valley Unified School District for over 10 years, according to a GoFundMe campaign started by her sister, Vanessa Hernandez.
Solis’s husband, who works as an overseas contractor, was forced to leave his job to be with his wife and two daughters after being notified about what happened. As Solis recovers, the student faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon.
For those looking to help our sweet Lisa, please donate to the GoFundMe set up by her family. @ThousandOaksHS @TOHSPTSA @tohsasb https://t.co/1vUZUcipeo
— @TOHS_Activities (@ActivitiesTohs) February 10, 2019
Game Day at Thousand Oaks
A police report about the incident states that during a school basketball ball game, Solis stood in front of the student’s car, trying to stop the student from leaving the school’s parking lot.
However, the student did not stop the vehicle and toppled Solis, continuing to drive on top of her, causing serious injuries. He then fled the scene.
GAME DAY!!
CIFSS Div 3AA First Round
vs Schurr
7:00 PMGet there EARLY !!!@TOHSGreenHole @tohsthelancer @vcspreps @TheAcornSports @ewbergmann @tohsasb @TOLancers @tohsbaseball @ThousandOaksHS
???? Marvin O. Jimenez @mjventuraca pic.twitter.com/18Zzslibv8
— TOHS Basketball (@TOHSBasketball) February 8, 2019
Deputies then encountered the student near his home and made an arrest, booking him at the Juvenile Justice Center.
Although there were passengers in the car at the time of the incident, they were not charged, according to Thousand Oaks Acorn. They may face consequences if evidence shows that they were involved in stealing items from the concession stand, but this is still under investigation.
In the meantime, Solis is recovering from a brain hemorrhage, a broken collarbone, a broken jaw, broken ribs, and punctures in both lungs. The GoFundMe campaign surpassed the $25,000 goal, raising more than $30,000 thousand dollars as of Feb. 11.
Abundant Thoughts and Prayers
The Conejo Valley School District issued a statement about the tragedy on Twitter.
Please find the following statement from Dr. Mark McLaughlin, CVUSD Superintendent:
“We are heartbroken that a member of our CVUSD family suffered life threatening injuries during an incident that occurred outside last night’s basketball game at Thousand Oaks High School. (1/2)— Conejo Valley USD (@ConejoValleyUSD) February 9, 2019
Mrs. Lisa Solis, Activities Assistant for Thousand Oaks High School is a dedicated member of the TOHS team, and a parent of CVUSD students. Please keep Lisa and her family in your thoughts and prayers.” (2/2)
— Conejo Valley USD (@ConejoValleyUSD) February 9, 2019
Solis’s sister described how well-respected Solis was for her dedication to Thousand Oaks High School and her students on the GoFundMe page. Her sister wasn’t short of prayers from the community.
My soul is weeping. This is unimaginable. Lisa Solis is the kindest and most gentle person. Keep Lisa, her husband and girls in your prayers. @ThousandOaksHS @MarkMcLCVUSD @ewbergmann
— TOHS College/Career (@cpeters_connie) February 9, 2019
We are all heartbroken over this but keeping Lisa and family in our prayers. #TOStrong #staystrongLisa ❤️❤️
— Lynne Hill (@Suninlynne) February 9, 2019
The case is currently under investigation.
