DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities have released a surveillance image of a vehicle they believe was involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a woman in Deerfield Beach.
Investigators for the Broward County Sheriff’s Office said they’re looking for a red vehicke, possibly a Honda Fit, that may have damage on the front passenger side.
The victim, Fanny Shindle, and her boyfriend, Jesse Abernathy, were walking home from The Cove Waterfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar when they were struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross East Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 29.
Speaking to 7News on Wednesday, they recounted the terrifying moments.
“We were both laying in the road when they hit us. I was able to get up, thank God, but if I couldn’t have got up, I hate to think what would happen,” said Abernathy.
The vehicle was going nearly double the speed limit, coming from the direction of the Hillsboro Bridge, according to the couple.
“If you know the person, say something. If you are that person, don’t be a scumbag,” said Abernathy.
Shindle said the new image released by authorities gives her hope they’ll track down the driver who hit her.
“I actually smiled this morning. I said, ‘Oh, my God, I can’t believe it,’ so hopefully, they get somewhere with this, and hopefully that reward will get people motivated, whatever it takes to have this person locked up,” she said.
Shindle has been on the mend since the crash, undergoing several surgeries, and has since left the hospital. She is wearing a walking boot and using a walker to move around on her own.
“To see her walking now is just amazing,” said Abernathy.
The couple said they are not giving up on getting justice.
“I think that they need to pay the price,” said Shindle.
The couple has created a GoFundMe to support Shindle as she recovers. To donate, click here.
If you have any information on this hit-and-run or the driver’s whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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