Florida car accident.

[Compl3xity_]

This is a tragic story involving a friend of mine. Here it is as some of the popular news people told it.

 

Palm Bay Mayor William Capote has been credited with helping a teen who was badly injured after being hit and dragged by a Jeep in a Monday night crash.

The injured 16-year-old, who suffered a broken femur and ankles, remains in critical condition at Holmes Regional Medical Center with numerous bruises and road-rash burns.

"(The mayor) basically drove up on the crash, got out and rendered aid," said Yvonne Martinez, spokeswoman for the Palm Bay Police Department. "He also flagged down a vehicle and stopped it just short of hitting the victim."

The crash happened about 8 p.m. as the teen was riding a motor scooter with no lights and no tag west on Lexington Street in the northeast section of the city. Police said the teen, apparently traveling with groceries, then tried to cross Emerson Drive when he was struck by a Jeep and dragged for at least 20 feet along the asphalt before stopping in the middle of the road.

Within moments, Capote and his wife, fresh from dinner at a local restaurant, spotted what he thought was debris and possibly a trash bag strewn across the road ahead.

"As we got closer, my wife screamed, 'It's a body!" said Capote, adding that the road wasn't on his usual route home.

"I got out of the car and went up to him. At first I thought it was a hit-and-run, but then I heard a voice off to my left saying, 'I hit him. … He came out of nowhere.' I looked down and it looked as if the boy had expired. He was a tiny boy. … He was in a fetal position with a broken femur and unconscious," Capote said.

Capote then called 9-1-1 to get help. The driver of the Jeep, who was in his 20s, was also on the phone crying, the mayor said.

"At one point, I could see that there was a car coming and it was coming fast. … I just started yelling, 'stop,' 'stop,' and the car came right up to the body. There was an older couple in the car and I guess they didn't see the boy," Capote said.

The teen, who began coughing before paramedics arrived, was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center for treatment. No charges were filed in the crash, but the case remains under investigation by Palm Bay police.

Capote, 52, said he was only doing what anyone would do in the situation, but word quickly spread about his involvement.

"Being a father myself, I understand. That's why I went to the hospital to meet with the boy's mother," Capote said. "I'm just numb."

 

That boy's name is Joey (last name not stated for obvious reasons). He was struck by a Jeep riding his Razor Moped motor scooter with no lights. Going down Emerson Rd, Joey was crossing when a Jeep hit him and dragged him 10 feet before he stopped. An older couple almost hit him before the Palm Bay mayor stopped the older couple. He suffered a Broken Femur (sticking out of his leg), broken ankles, broken hips, and a shattered skull. He was admitted to Holmes Regional Medical Center. 

[TheSLSAMG]

Well, that sounds quite horrific. Hopefully he recovers fast and is able to continue living life as usual.

[Compl3xity_]

Ah, just realized. Hold on for my input.

What?

[TheSLSAMG]

What?

I had asked who your friend was. Though it's your friend who got hit?

[minibois]

That's terrible, not sure if you will see him any time soon, but just give him my best regards.

And tell him to stay great! (And bring over some games or whatever to his house to cheer him up )

[Compl3xity_]

I had asked who your friend was. Though it's your friend who got hit?

 

Yea, It's my friend, I stayed with him the previous weekend before he was hit.

That's terrible, not sure if you will see him any time soon, but just give him my best regards.

And tell him to stay great! (And bring over some games or whatever to his house to cheer him up )

Can't really give him games. , he's not able to get home yet, as the accident was only about 2 or so weeks ago, so he's still in the hospital.

[minibois]

Yea, It's my friend, I stayed with him the previous weekend before he was hit.

Can't really give him games. , he's not able to get home yet, as the accident was only about 2 or so weeks ago, so he's still in the hospital.

Be sure to visit him, is an advice I can give.

Would make his day in the hospital probably

And maybe you can take a PS2 or gamecube with you, as some hospitals have older TV's in some rooms.

[Compl3xity_]

Be sure to visit him, is an advice I can give.

Would make his day in the hospital probably

And maybe you can take a PS2 or gamecube with you, as some hospitals have older TV's in some rooms.

 

Alright, I have been trying to visit him lately but haven't. At all. so that sucks, I might go this weekend however.

[SeanBond]

Yea, It's my friend, I stayed with him the previous weekend before he was hit.

Can't really give him games. , he's not able to get home yet, as the accident was only about 2 or so weeks ago, so he's still in the hospital.

Your friend is lucky to be alive, florida is the state where people come to die one way or another. My brother 1 year ago this month was riding his skateboard in Daytona and was hit by a Drunk/high/toasted/crackhead driver or whatever you want to call her in broad daylight. Basically under the influence of most of the drugs someone can think of. He died at the scene. My suggestion to you is to get out of florida as soon as you can, that's my plan but I can't because I can't leave his daughter behind with his POS wife who is never around. 

[Compl3xity_]

Your friend is lucky to be alive, florida is the state where people come to die one way or another. My brother 1 year ago this month was riding his skateboard in Daytona and was hit by a Drunk/high/toasted/crackhead driver or whatever you want to call her in broad daylight. Basically under the influence of most of the drugs someone can think of. He died at the scene. My suggestion to you is to get out of florida as soon as you can, that's my plan but I can't because I can't leave his daughter behind with his POS wife who is never around. 

That really sucks. Basically everyone in Florida are Retired old people who can't drive or see and crackheads/alcoholics (Much like my uncle) who come here because a lot of cities in Florida are really slacking on law enforcement. 

[SeanBond]

That really sucks. Basically everyone in Florida are Retired old people who can't drive or see and crackheads/alcoholics (Much like my uncle) who come here because a lot of cities in Florida are really slacking on law enforcement. 

I am almost starting to understand why people take that road here. It's been over a year and the trial still hasn't even started. She was walking free for about 6 months until she violated parole. If she didn't do that she would still be walking free. I am one of those who know first hand american justice system is fucked.

 

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/police-skateboarder-hit-and-killed-south-daytona/ndBnr/

[Johannes_Lazor]

Anything that can go wrong, Will go wrong.

-Murphy - "Murphy's Law"

[Sharif]

Hope he gets better soon,Good luck to him 

 

-Sharif