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Makiah was hit on Wednesday, July 13 while crossing Route 72 in Manahawkin, according to a GoFundMe launched for her medical expenses.
Community support is growing for Makian and her mother, Tiffany Worthy of Barnegat, after the crash.
"As a member of our work family, she is well known to everyone here on campus for her loving heart and soul," reads the campaign, which had raised nearly $4,900 in just a few hours.
"Now is the time for us to repay her kindness; we are looking to raise money to help support her and her family while Makiah recovers."
Makiah is currently in critical condition in the pediatric intensive care unit at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, the page said.
Stafford Township police said a 22-year-old driver from Manahawkin was merging onto Route 72 westbound from West Bay Avenue when the crash occurred. He had not been charged.
Makiah had been attempting to cross Route 72 from the Holiday Inn with a group of friends when she was struck, police said.
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