- A 5-year-old was injured in a West Haven hit-and-run Feb. 25.
- Grayson Lowe suffered broken bones and bruising after being struck by a black SUV.
WEST HAVEN — A family was asking for help Monday to identify the driver who hit their 5-year-old and then drove away from the scene in a residential neighborhood.
According to Evon Lowe, 5-year-old Grayson was with his mom before 5 p.m. on Feb. 25 on 1675 West near the Riverwalk Townhomes when the collision happened.
"I believe he had got something from school, and they went to the backseat to grab it," Lowe explained during an interview with KSL. "His mom was in the front. She was pressing the lock button. He was in the rear, closed the door and was just hit by the car."
Lowe described his son as turning away from his mom's vehicle when he was struck immediately by the black SUV.
"He didn't even get a chance to turn around," the father said.
As a result, he said Grayson suffered significant injuries.
"He broke his tibia and his fibula in his shin, so both of the shin bones are broken," Lowe said. "His hip has bruising and scabs, and he's got road rash on his right side."
Lowe said his son's leg was in a splint, effectively making him immobile.
"He doesn't understand why someone hit him because he's not a bad kid," Lowe said. "He kind of, like, feels really sorry for it. He feels really bad. He's like, 'What did I do to get hit?'"
Lt. Sean Endsley with the Weber County Sheriff's Office said detectives were seeking any possible surveillance footage and additional information that could identify the black SUV and its driver.
He urged anyone who could provide that video or information to call dispatch at 801-395-8221.
"Sometimes the smallest tips or information solves cases," Endsley said.
Lowe also hoped someone out there held the vital clues to solve the case.
The father remained in disbelief that something like this could happen.
"I feel like anyone should slow down or look in the rearview mirror at least — not just drive off!" Lowe said.
