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Man Wakes from Coma After Hit-and-Run, Driver Surrenders
19 Nov
Summary
- Victim Haidar Alfadawi awoke from a two-month coma after a severe hit-and-run.
- The suspect, Murtadha Alizairij, surrendered to police and faces assault charges.
- Alfadawi had reported safety concerns to police just before the incident.
Haidar Alfadawi has awakened from a medically induced coma, marking a miraculous recovery two months after a severe hit-and-run incident. He had been struck by a vehicle driven by Murtadha Alizairij, who subsequently fled the scene. Alfadawi suffered critical injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, leaving his family in anxious uncertainty for weeks.
Prior to the attack, Alfadawi had visited the Dearborn Police Department to report an assault and express fears for his safety, reportedly feeling dismissed by officers. Surveillance footage captured the moment he was struck by Alizairij's vehicle. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Alizairij, surrendered to authorities approximately an hour after the incident.
Alizairij was booked into the Wayne County Jail on charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with intent to murder, with a bond set at $750,000. The officer who allegedly dismissed Alfadawi's initial concerns has been placed on administrative duty pending an investigation. Alfadawi faces a challenging recovery, but his family is grateful for his awakening and community support.
