Motorcyclist Nikolas Kostelny, 21, injured by alleged DUI hit-and-run driver that stopped to talk to him, but refused to call help and fled the scene on Chiles Road in Davis, CA
Modified Date:
Tue, 02/03/2015 - 5:51amAccident Date:
Wednesday, December 17, 2014Davis Motorcyclist Pleads With Apathetic Hit-And-Run Driver After Crash
Dazed and bleeding — his hand hanging off by tendons – he was to able walk to this nearby motel to get help. The driver was long gone.
Hit-and-run victim hopes for driver’s arrest
A week into his recovery, Kostelny fears his arm injuries could derail his aspirations of becoming a full-time firefighter. He has worked seasonally for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the past four years.
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Authorities had issued a warrant for Cassidy’s arrest earlier this week on charges of felony DUI and felony hit-and-run.
Man Suspected In Davis Hit-And-Run Crash Appears In Court
Cassidy faces charges of felony DUI and felony hit-and-run. He was also allegedly driving with a suspended license at the time. He will be arraigned at the Yolo County Superior Court at 11 a.m.
It was about 11:30pm when Kostelny was riding his motorcycle eastward on Chiles road and an oncoming SUV swerved into his lane and struck him, leaving him on the ground with severe injuries. Astoundingly, the driver of the dark blue, four-door Jeep Liberty got out of the car to examine what had happened, but according to Kostelny the man looked very drunk, and in response to his begging for him to call 911 said "I ain't calling s---." before fleeing the scene. Kostelny managed to drag himself to a nearby hotel for help. His arm sustained severe injuries and he must still undergo more surgeries, but he should retain full use of his arm and hand.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Nikolas Kostelny
Brian Douglas Cassidy
Roadway:
Chiles RoadCity:
Davis, CACounty:
Yolo County, CA
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