A father’s plea: Slow down on 103rd Street before another child gets hurt

A 15-year-old Jacksonville girl is recovering from surgery after being struck by a car Wednesday on 103rd Street, a road long plagued by speeding complaints. Now, her family is demanding action before another child is hurt.Jada Taylor underwent surgery to repair broken bones below her knee following the crash. Her father, Derrick Taylor, and his fiancée, Maalana Attar, spoke with News4Jax about their daughter’s condition and their frustration with traffic on the heavily traveled road.“She’s gonna have some scars, but she’s going to be okay. But mentally, that’s what we’re gonna have to work on, it was traumatizing. It was a life-changing experience,” Taylor said.The couple described a dangerous scene near the area where students regularly walk. According to a witness account relayed by Attar, the driver had been stopped at a red light, became distracted, and accelerated into the intersection when traffic began moving — striking Jada before he could react.“Around the time that they get