The family of a 66-year-old father have released a heartbreaking photograph of him in hospital as they made an emotional plea to find the hit-and-run driver who knocked him down.
The shocking photo shows Robert Field with severe facial injuries after he was hit by a car on February 22.
Mr. Field was crossing the road on in Northfield, Birmingham when a dark blue car struck him. The car sped away, leaving the father-of-five as bystanders rushed to help.
He was rushed to hospital where he has spent a week in intensive care. He will also need to have his lower leg amputated.
Mr. Field’s children decided to share a photo of their loving dad’s severe wounds as they asked anyone with information to contact the police.
“Our dad was involved in a hit and run in Northfield and his injuries included 10 fractures throughout his body, a brain bleed and an open fracture to his leg. Doctors told us many times he’s lucky to still be alive.
“During his time in the hospital dad has spent a week in intensive care and will be leaving with life-changing injuries, including the amputation of his lower leg.
“Anyone who knows dad will understand the troubles he’s had with his knees and still maintained his independence and the ability to walk unaided.
“This will now change and will include him spending time in a wheelchair, the fitting of a prosthetic and the physiotherapy required to learn to walk again.
“Many people from Northfield will recognise dad’s face from over the many years he has lived here from a small lad.
“He’s a lovely man who will do anything to help anyone and we are grateful for all the messages of support and love we have received from people. Dad has five children and five grandchildren who are thankful that he’s still here for many years to come.
“We urge anyone who may have noticed the slightest detail on that night to come forward and we will always be indebted to the people that stopped and helped him and have continued to message in support since.”
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes of the West Midlands Police said that they are speaking to witnesses and conducting CCTV enquiries.
“A wing mirror was recovered from the scene and we are appealing for anyone who saw a car matching the description, without a wing mirror after the collision, to contact us,” Hughes said.
“We are conducting CCTV enquiries and speaking to witnesses, however we are still appealing for information or anyone with dashcam footage or CCTV.
“No matter how small you believe your information may be, it could hold vital information to help progress this investigation.”
Anyone with information can contact police at west-midlands.police.uk or call 101. People can also contact 0800 555 111 quoting log number 2243 of 22/2/20.
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