Thumbs up: Flagler Estates teen struck by hit and run driver out of ICU as condition improves

It’s the smile a whole county was waiting for.

The courageous Flagler Estates teen who was struck by a hit and run driver while waiting at a school bus stop this month is rapidly recovering — and even managed a smile and a thumbs in a Facebook photo released by his church last week.

Maslin Mooney, 14, has improved to the point that he was slated for transfer to a rehabilitation facility this past weekend.

“We have wonderful news to share!” the Flagler Baptist Church of Hastings. “Maslin is making remarkable progress and is improving by leaps and bounds.”

The house of worship relayed that he has already been moved out of ICU, calling it a “significant milestone on his recovery journey.”

While the youngster is making strides, the church said he is still impacted by head trauma he suffered in the early morning incident.

“We ask that you please keep him in your prayers for a full and complete healing,” they wrote. “Thank you for your continued support and prayers!!!”

Maslin was hit while waiting to catch a 6:08 a.m. school bus and was left on the side of the road for more than 30 minutes until a passer by saw him and called 911.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver in the case and recovered the vehicle that his Mooney. Their probe is ongoing.