BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Boynton Beach police said the car that was used in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 70-year-old man attending a vigil earlier this week has been located.
Bishop Bernard Wright was struck by a white, Chevrolet Camaro Monday evening, while crossing Federal Highway in Boynton Beach, moments after finishing a Facebook livestream of a vigil honoring Stanley Davis III, a year after his death.
The driver of the Camaro left the scene, leaving Wright in the road way. He was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
On Thursday, his family and Boynton Beach police held a press conference to provide an update on his condition and the hit-and-run investigation.
"As of right now he had an upper left femur that was broken, he had a left ankle that was broken, he had a right leg that was displaced outside of the flesh; it was broken in a different couple places, and he had a right wrist that was broken," Jannerral Wright, the victim's daughter, said.
On Friday, Boynton Beach police confirmed to WPTV that they located the car used in the crash.
"The suspect vehicle involved in the crash has been located and seized by the Boynton Beach Police Department," Boynton Beach police spokeswoman Holly Picciano told WPTV via email.
Police said the investigation is ongoing as they attempt to identify the driver. They did not disclose where the car was found.
The family said they're grateful for the work the department is doing to solve this case.
"Absolutely, it's definitely a step closer and so we thank the community and others who have sent tips in and to the department who have done a thorough and still continue to do a thorough investigation of this matter," family spokesman Bryce Graham said.
The family of Wright said he's had two surgeries so far and another one is planned to fix his broken wrist.
