NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida teen is back on his feet nearly two months after, police said, he was struck on the street by a driver who kept on going.
The Miami-Dade Police Department on Wednesday released surveillance footage that showed the hit-and-run that, they said, left 18-year-old Gallihano Constant critically injured. Following a months-long recovery, Constant spoke with 7News about the July 15 crash.
“All I can remember is, I was leaving work,” he said. “So I don’t really remember anything.”
The hit-and-run sent Constant to the hospital for three weeks after he was knocked unconscious.
Constant had broken bones in his face, hand, leg and hip.
“I had, like, to have surgery on my face,” he said, “and I’m thankful that I’ve still got my eye ’cause, at some point, my eye was really swollen.”
The person responsible for hitting Constant hasn’t been caught.
“For you to hit somebody and just go, it’s kinda weird,” he said.
The incident occurred as Constant was riding a scooter along the intersection of Northwest 103rd Street and 35th Avenue.
Just before 2 a.m., the unidentified subject driving a Toyota Corolla was traveling westbound on Northwest 103rd Street. As the two vehicles reached the intersection of Northwest 35th Avenue, the subject vehicle made a left turn, colliding with Constant’s scooter.
“The subject vehicle turned onto the path of the scooter, striking the scooter and fleeing the scene without stopping to render aid,” said MDPD Detective Angel Rodriguez.
The driver of the subject vehicle fled the scene without stopping to render aid or contact emergency services.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and quickly transported Constant to Ryder Trauma Center.
Police said they are looking for a 2007 or newer Corolla SE model with right front-end damage and the passenger side rearview mirror cover missing.
“We’re asking for the community’s assistance to help bring justice to this person,” said Rodriguez.
Constant said he is now learning how to walk again and is using a pole to get around. Despite his ordeal, he remains positive and said that his faith continues to help him through his recovery. He wears a bracelet that reads “With God, all things are possible.”
“It’s all ’cause of God,” he said. “Since I woke up in the hospital, I realized I was in the hospital, He’s been able to keep me calm throughout the whole thing, so that’s why I’m OK.”
Constant was working two jobs when he was struck and he hasn’t been able to work since. His friends have set up a GoFundMe page to help him as he continues to recover. If you would like to help Constant, click here.
Individuals who may have witnessed the collision or have details about the unidentified subject and their vehicle are encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477) or toll-free at (866) 471-8477. Information can also be submitted anonymously via the CrimeStoppers website at www.crimestoppers305.com by selecting the “Give a Tip” option.
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