Family of boy struck at Marryatville school crossing shares heartwarming update

The family of one the two 16-year-old students hit by a truck outside Marryatville High School in March, has shared a heartwarming update.

The family of one of the two students struck by a truck outside Marryatville High School in March has shared a heartwarming update.

Isaac Jones, 16, and Amity Nield, 16, were crossing at Kensington Rd toward their school on March 22, when they were hit by a truck that allegedly ran a red light.

Isaac was left in a critical condition at the Royal Adelaide Hospital alongside Amity who sustained serious injuries including a broken collarbone and jaw.

Dominic Jones, father of Isaac and a teacher at St Ignatius College, sent a letter to that school’s community to thank them for their “love, support, prayers and financial contributions” during the difficult time.

The pair were hit by the truck while making their way to school. NewsWire / David Mariuz

“The ongoing support has helped us all through this extraordinarily challenging time,” he wrote.

“Isaac’s recovery has been remarkable, and we believe the prayers and communal thoughts have all contributed to this progress.”

The letter went on to explain that Isaac had “very long” stays at both the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Women’s and Children’s Hospital, but was now enjoying his time at home.

“He has recently finished his hospital rehab program and is now moving onto rehab in the community having a number of weekly sessions with the physio, speech therapist and the occupational therapist,” Mr Jones said.

Dashcam footage shows the moment before the truck struck Isaac and Amity. Picture: 7 NEWS

“Isaac remembers nearly everything pre-accident (even passwords) but in terms of improvements over the last month he is: eating, sleeping, speaking, engaging in conversation, hosting his friends at home, walking unaided, walking to the shops and up and down stairs.”

Mr Jones said Isaac had started schoolwork this week at home in one subject and was expected to take on more soon before attending school on a part-time basis before he was ready to return full-time.

“This week he will go back to school for the first time since the accident as a social visit to see his friends and his English teacher – an amazing milestone,” he said.

Sang Van Huynh appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

It comes as the truck driver who allegedly ran the red light appeared in court on Wednesday.

Police allege Sang Van Huynh drove through the crossing seconds after the light turned red.

Mr Huynh has been charged with two counts of causing serious harm by dangerous driving.

Prosecutors told the Adelaide District Court they needed five months to gather further evidence to support claims the 60-year-old drove dangerously through the red light.

Magistrate Kate White adjourned the matter until October.