CHICAGO (WLS) — A woman who was set on fire on a CTA Blue Line train back in November is now out of the hospital.
Bethany MaGee released a statement, saying she was released from Stroger Hospital on Thursday.
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She thanked hospital staff for their care as she celebrates this milestone in her recovery.
The statement reads, “Yesterday marked an important step in my recovery, as I was discharged from Cook County Health Stroger Hospital. My family and I are grateful to be able to celebrate this milestone, and we want to sincerely thank everyone who has offered support, kindness, and encouragement during this time.
I am especially thankful to the burn team at Stroger Hospital for their exceptional care, compassion, and expertise, as well as for the support they showed my family throughout my hospitalization.
I kindly ask for continued respect for my privacy and that of my family, as I focus on my recovery.”
Magee was riding the train in the Loop when Lawrence Reed allegedly attacked her.
Reed faces both state and federal charges.
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