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The ex-girlfriend of an American soccer star is fighting for her life following a hit-and-run after being caught up in the crossfire of a shootout on the streets of St. Louis.
Ellie Bentley, 22, finally regained consciousness on Saturday after spending two weeks in the ICU following the horror incident at 3am on February 25.
The British woman, who moved to the US last year with her then-boyfriend Indiana Vassilev, was exiting her car when a gun battle broke out.
Bentley dashed for cover and hid underneath a nearby vehicle as the bullets began to fly in the eclectic Grove neighborhood of St. Louis.
But unbeknownst to her, the car she was seeking refuge under was occupied with the male driver making getaway in a bid to escape the pandemonium.
Ellie Bentley, 22, from England was involved in a life-threatening hit-and-run incident in St. Louis, Missouri, after getting caught up in a gun battle in February
Bentley's ex-boyfriend was Indiana Vassilev, pictured, who joined MLS side St. Louis FC. He had previously played with Aston Villa
The bullets began to fly in the eclectic Grove neighborhood of St. Louis
Bentley was struck as the vehicle took off, dragging her along the road for two blocks.
She was rushed to hospital having suffered several broken limbs and was placed in intensive care for two weeks before finally being released on Saturday.
Bentley has since undergone five major reconstructive surgeries and will have additional operations in the near future.
Her attorney, Ben Tobin, said her path to recovery will be a long one.
'She had just gotten out of a car when the shooting started,' he explained to The Sun.
'She ducked down behind another vehicle until the shooting stopped, but then the person whose car she was hiding behind floored it, hit her, ran her over, and dragged her for a couple of blocks.'
Bentley was dragged under a car for two blocks; she had moved to the US with her then-boyfriend, Indiana Vassilev, who played for St. Louis FC
Ellie Bentley had recently graduated from the University of York with a degree in
