After almost two weeks in a coma, the 13-year-old Pine View student who was involved in a hit-and-run on August 16th, Lilly died from her injuries on Sunday, August 28, 2022.
65-year-old David Ching Cheng Chang was charged with leaving the scene of a serious crash with property damage and evidence of destruction. The charges have since been upgraded to leaving the scene without rendering aid involving death, a felony.
Although Chang fled the scene, he was tracked and arrested when his vehicle was discovered at a Tampa auto body shop. Chang was arrested in Jacksonville, Arkansas on Sunday, according to Florida Highway Patrol, and there are plans underway to have him extradited to Sarasota County.
The intersection where the accident occurred has been notoriously precarious for students and drivers as foliage obstructs drivers’ views. Pine View teacher, Scott Wolfinger, started a petition to reform the dangerous 3-way stop and prevent similar accidents in the future. Access the petition here.
Our thoughts are with all parties involved in this tragedy. The Sarasota accident attorneys at Hale Law wish to remind everyone to always be safe when driving and before getting on the road. If you are ever injured in a motor vehicle accident to no fault of your own, please feel free to reach out to us anytime. We are here to help 24/7. Our attorneys provide free consultations. Ensuing representation is free unless we recover compensation. Call us anytime at 941-735-4529 or visit us on our website at halelaw.com to chat with us and for more information.