After a truly horrific attack two days ago along the popular 3.5 mile Katy Trail, security is being increased.

During summer months, patrols are often in effect 5 out of 7 days; however, during the winter that drops to patrolling just on the weekends.

On Tuesday, Dr. Elizabeth Prezio was enjoying the day riding her bike and listening to her iPod. Prezio has put an impressive 3,000+ miles on her bike this year but Tuesday that came to a screeching halt when she was viciously attacked by two teenage punks.

According to Prezio, she saw the two wannabe men smile at one another and then run straight towards her, knocking her off her bike. They proceeded to spend the better part of a minute brutally kicking her while screaming profanity and demanding her iPod. Prezio didn’t have a chance to hand over the gadget to them before the attack began.

In what had to be the longest minute of Prezio’s life, she suffered multiple breaks in her pelvis and collarbone. She was unable to move afterwards.

Thankfully, upon her first screams, two women in a nearby office building overlooking the park immediately dialed 911 and then ran to Prezio’s aid. Prezio is expected to spend another 2 days in the hospital before she is released. She is already talking about riding the Trail again as soon as she can.

The Dallas Police have made one arrest of a 17-year old who was involved with the pack and are actively looking for the other teen punk involved in the attack.

Dallas Katy Trail