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Mom's Plea: Find Driver Who Crippled My Son
22 Dec
Summary
- A 15-year-old boy had his leg amputated after being hit by a speeding stolen car.
- The driver fled the scene and remains at large one year after the December 2024 incident.
- His mother shared his plea to have his amputated leg returned, highlighting his trauma.
A devastating hit-and-run incident from December 22, 2024, continues to haunt a Merseyside family. Zach Michaels, then 15, was struck by a stolen Honda Civic travelling at over 70mph in a 20mph residential zone. The collision resulted in catastrophic injuries, necessitating the amputation of his right leg after seven operations in seven days failed to save it.
Zach's mother, Maria, has spoken out a year later, revealing the profound trauma her son experienced, including his desperate plea to have his amputated leg back. She highlighted that Zach's physical healing is only one aspect of his long road to recovery, emphasizing the enduring psychological impact of the event. The driver of the stolen vehicle fled the scene and remains unidentified and at large, despite extensive police appeals, including one on BBC One's Crimewatch Live.
