A Houston man is recovering from serious injuries after he says a driver hit him while he was riding his scooter home from work and left him on the side of the road.
The crash happened Aug. 26 in the 6400 block of Liberty Road. The Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a black SUV or sedan believed to be involved.
Alandra Daily said he is fortunate to be alive after suffering multiple broken bones in his legs and a punctured lung. He spent weeks in the hospital and is now recovering at home.
Daily said he does not remember the moment he was struck. His coworkers later found him on the road while heading to lunch.
“I got hit and dragged. This whole entire side and skin was missing,” Daily said.
Daily is still trying to process what happened and said he is frustrated that the driver never stopped to check on him or offer help.
“You are going with life as if nothing has happened. I wouldn’t been as mad as if you would have stayed and provided some help,” Daily said.
HPD has released surveillance video showing a black SUV or sedan believed to have been involved in the crash. Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has information about the incident to come forward.
Daily described the driver’s decision to leave the scene as inhumane, saying the person had no way of knowing whether he was alive or dead.
“Inhumane what you did… you don’t know if I am alive or dead. You know you hit something, some type of resistance on your vehicle,” Daily said.
As he continues recovering, Daily hopes investigators will identify the driver and hold the person responsible.
Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to contact the Houston Police Department.
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