Teen who pushed friend off Wash. bridge tells NBC News she 'feels really bad'

           

The Washington teen suspected of pushing her friend off a bridge into the Lewis River says she feels bad, as authorities are determining whether to file charges in the case.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 18-year-old Taylor Smith, and said Smith has been cooperative during the investigation.
In a text message to NBC News, Smith said she has apologized repeatedly to 16-year-old Jordan Holgerson and “feels really bad about what happened.” She also said she has stayed away from her home because she has been receiving threats.
Smith is accused of pushing Holgerson off a bridge near Moulton Falls on Aug. 7. Holgerson plunged out of control for more than 50 feet before awkwardly hitting the river. The impact broke five of her ribs, punctured one of her lungs and left bruises all over her body.
“I could’ve died,” Holgerson said.
Her surgeon, MaryClare Sarff, said the impact from the water could have been deadly itself, let alone the nearby rocks.
“When you fall three times your height, 50 percent of people will die,” Sarff said.
Holgerson's sister said Smith apologized to her through a message on Instagram. Holgerson said she would be choosing her friends "more carefully" from now on.