WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) – It’s been two months since the Clark County Medical Examiner said McKenna Letcher, 15, struck and killed by school bus in Winchester.

The medical examiner says Letcher was crossing Veterans Memorial Parkway at the time.

While Letcher’s family is not yet ready to talk about her death, her attorney, Jon Hollan, spoke to WKYT.

“What I can say is that we know for sure that Kenna almost made it across the road safely and she should still be here today. The family would like to be here. She was a joyful, beautiful soul who had so much going for her in life. We know it should still be here today. And as far as the legal process goes, we’re going to let that play out,” said Hollan, an attorney at Aguiar Injury Lawyers.

McKenna’s family says she was always willing to help others, which has remained true even after her death. As an organ donor, McKenna’s eyes were saved to help others. Her family says she has already helped a Louisville man.

“Even in the tragedy, the family found comfort in just knowing that her beautiful eyes were still there, that she would be able to continue to help people, as she always wanted to do,” Hollan said.

Hollan says McKenna’s family plans to continue helping others in her honor.

“They are planning a Christmas program and it will start this year. It will continue every year. It will be in McKenna’s name and will be aimed at helping teenagers in central Kentucky,” Hollan said.

The program is still in its infancy, but Hollan says he hopes to provide gifts and other holiday essentials to teenagers in need. If you know of a family that could benefit from this program, you are asked to contact Hollan’s office. For more information, click Here.

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