The Brief
- Seattle police are searching for the driver of a red Acura sedan who hit 21-year-old skateboarder Jordan Brito from behind on Aug. 12 and fled the scene.
- Brito suffered severe skull fractures and brain bleeding; uninsured at the time of the crash, he is currently recovering at home with 24-hour family care.
- Authorities have not yet identified or located the hit-and-run driver, and the family is urging the suspect to turn themselves in.
SEATTLE – Seattle police are searching for a driver who struck a skateboarder in South Lake Union last month and fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
The victim, 21-year-old Jordan Brito, is now recovering at home after suffering severe injuries, including multiple skull fractures and brain bleeding that required several surgeries.
Early Morning Hit-and-Run Leaves Skateboarder Injured
The backstory:
The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 12 near 8th Avenue and Harrison Street while Brito was riding his skateboard to work. …