CALGARY – A Calgary father has made an emotional plea to the public for information on a hit-and-run that left his son with a traumatic brain injury.
The crash happened almost a year ago, around 8:30 p.m. on January 29th, 2014.
Ryan Harris was travelling eastbound on Anderson Road in a 2005 Hyundai Accent when he stopped to make a left turn onto 14th Street S.W.
His Hyundai was rear-ended by a Dodge Dakota, which pushed it into oncoming traffic. It was then t-boned by a westbound Dodge Durango as it traveled through the intersection.
The crash sent Harris’ son Nathan, who was in the passenger seat, to hospital in critical condition.
The Dodge Dakota that struck Harris’ vehicle took off.
The driver of the vehicle has since been identified. However, police say further evidence is needed that confirms he was at the scene.
“It has been painful, to say the least, to watch my son suffer with this traumatic brain injury… that was a result of this accident,” said a tearful Harris.
“What should have been an enjoyable Wednesday night where we got together to play ball hockey… turned out to be a nightmare.”
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or knows of the circumstances leading up to the collision is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service Traffic Section at 403-567-4000.
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