Jamie Lynn Spears‘ daughter Maddie is on the mend.
“With her father, mother and stepfather by her side, Maddie regained consciousness mid-day Tuesday, February 7,” her hospital tells PEOPLE in a statement provided by a Spears family rep. “The 8-year-old daughter of entertainer Jamie Lynn Spears was involved in an ATV accident at a family home Sunday in Kentwood, La. Paramedics resuscitated her and she was airlifted to a local hospital. She is aware of her surroundings and recognizes those family members who have kept a round-the-clock vigil since the accident.”
The statement continues: “Doctors were able to remove the ventilator today and she is awake and talking. Maddie continues to receive oxygen and is being monitored closely but it appears that she has not suffered any neurological consequences from the accident.”
On Sunday, Maddie was driving an ATV within view of Spears, 25, and her husband Jamie Watson when she took a hard right to avoid running over a nearby drainage ditch, causing the vehicle to “enter the pond” on her parents’ property, reads a police report obtained by PEOPLE Monday.
“The ATV and child were instantly submerged in the water right before their eyes. Within seconds the child’s mother, stepfather and other family members reached the pond, dove in and attempted to rescue the child to no avail,” the report said. “The child was trapped and secured by the seatbelt and the ATV’s safety netting. Within two minutes, Acadian Ambulance Services arrived and assisted in freeing the child from the cold waters.”
Following the accident, Spears’ family asked friends and fans for support, with older sister Britney Spears tweeting: “Need all the wishes and prayers for my niece” on Monday.
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E! News can confirm Jamie Lynn Spears' 8-year-old daughter is in "stable but critical condition" at a New Orleans hospital after getting into a tragic ATV crash in Kentwood, La., on Sunday.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Department released more details to E! News regarding the incident, revealing she had crashed the Polaris off-roading vehicle into a pond just 100 yards away from where her family—including Jamie Lynn and her step-father Jamie Watson—was standing and watching her ride.
According to the report, Maddie had turned the ATV to the right in order to to avoid running over a drainage ditch located near the pond. However, in doing so, she over-corrected, causing her to crash the ATV into the pond and was instantly submerged with the vehicle.
We're told that, within seconds, Jamie Lynn, her husband and other family members ran over and jumped into the pond in an attempt to rescue the child, but they couldn't release her as she was trapped and secured by her seatbelt and the ATV's safety netting. Fortunately, Acadian Ambulance Services arrived within two minutes and were able to free Maddie.
A source tells E! News CPR was performed on the young girl before she was taken to the nearby hospital.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Maddie and the rest of the Spears family.
Jamie Lynn Spears' rep is speaking out about the accident that her eight-year-old daughter Maddie was reportedly involved in this weekend.
Maddie reportedly was seriously injured in an ATV accident and some reports say that she was underwater for several minutes. While the rep is denying certain details of the reports out there, we don't exactly know which yet.
"The details the media are reporting surrounding the incident regarding Jamie Lynn's daughter Maddie are incorrect. Right now the Spears family asks that everyone respect their privacy during this time and appreciates all the prayers and support for their family," the rep told JustJared.com in a statement.
We are sending our thoughts and love to Jamie Lynn, Maddie, and the entire Spears family during this time.
-Thats all that's been released for now Everyone please say prayers for Jamie Lynn's daughter Maddie. ?