MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - The victim of a Miramar hit-and-run is recovering at the hospital after suffering injuries to his face and legs.
Miramar Police said 23-year-old Yimmy Santana Mendez was struck near Miramar Boulevard and Palm Avenue, Sunday.
According to police, the suspect is a woman with blue hair standing at about 5 feet, 5 inches tall.
She was said to have gotten out of the car to check on Mendez before going back into her vehicle and speeding off.
Police said the four-door car is white and possibly has front-end damage or could even be missing its windshield.
This victim is hospitalized, with numerous injuries, as a result of a hit-and-run. Suspect is a W/F with BLUE hair, driving a white 4-door vehicle (possibly Honda or Toyota) w/ front-end damage. Crash occurred 3/3/19 on Miramar Blvd/Palm Ave. Call @crimestoppers2 954-493-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/KyUDkLD9Y0
— Miramar Police (@MiramarPD) March 6, 2019
Mendez was at the crosswalk of the intersection when he was struck.
The 23-year-old said he saw the car coming once he was halfway across the crosswalk.
“My first thought was, ‘OK, move,’ but after I saw that she sped up her car, I just freaked out and didn’t know what to do, and she just hit me with her car,” said Mendez.
He is currently recovering at Memorial Regional Hospital, suffering from severe headaches and has a cast on his left leg.
“That’s the worst part. I am not able to work,” said Mendez.
Mendez recently moved from the Dominican Republic to the U.S. alone, about 10 months ago, looking for opportunities.
“I came here looking for opportunity, and this is the only opportunity I have found. A disability for me,” said Mendez. “I came for a future, and this is what I receive.”
Mendez said he now has one message for the woman responsible.
“Don’t hide. That’s what I want. I don’t want her to be just hiding like if she didn’t do nothing,” he said.
If you have any information on this hit-and-run, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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