A female suspect has been identified and a warrant for her arrest has been issued.

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — The families of two Pasco County teenagers said they have a long road ahead to recovery after being struck by a driver who, state troopers said, took off out of state. 

This past weekend, Sarah Pomales’ son Darius, 15, had just woken up after losing consciousness. Meanwhile, Joseph Farina’s said his son 16-year-old, Kaiden, is also still recovering from his injuries. Both are currently recovering at BayCare’s St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa.

Both teenagers were on a mini bike on U.S. 19 at New York Avenue in Hudson, Fla., Oct. 12, when Florida Highway Patrol said Kelsie Moorman, a 25-year-old, fled to Memphis, Tenn., where she currently resides.

“If they didn’t get the aid as quick as they got it, they would have died,” Pomales said. “They didn’t even know that my son was going to make it.”

FHP stated investigators have been communicating with Moorman, but as of Monday evening, there has been no confirmation of an arrest. A warrant for her arrest in Pasco County has a bond of $25,000.

Pomales said her son’s injuries include severe brain trauma, a laceration on his aorta, and he still has a chest tube. While he was able to gain consciousness from a medically-induced coma, Pomales said it’s unclear how long his condition may return to normal.

“They said it might take a while for him to come back like he was. Remember anything, be able to talk. He’s not making any sense when he talks,” Pomales said.

While loved ones said Kaiden appears to progress faster than Darius, Farina said his son is still hospitalized. 

Loved ones of the two teenagers, known for their upbeat personalities, hope the suspected driver can be held accountable.

“Her having a lot of time to think every day as to what she’s done, what she’s gone through, how she’s affected the lives of not only us and our kids, but her children as well,” Farina said.

For now, Pomales and Farina said they’re grateful for the prayers and support from others, including strangers, especially the good Samaritans who stepped in moments after the crash took place. 

“These kids are warriors. They’re fighting strong. They’re coming back little by little, but they’re valiant in their effort to try to do what they can do,” Farina said. 

Loved ones have set up GoFundMe fundraiser accounts to help cover Darius and Kaiden’s medical expenses and other needs.