TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Donations are being collected to benefit the family of a Black Dog Cafe barista who's been left in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash Thursday morning.
David Thacker was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash near the intersection of North Monroe Street and Lakeshore Drive Thursday morning.
Police say a white unknown make or model SUV was seen traveling north before hitting Thacker and fleeing the scene onto the I-10 eastbound on ramp.
The suspect vehicle still hasn't been located.
Black Dog Cafe, where Thacker worked as a barista, also posted a message on Facebook about the incident:
The business also created a GoFundMe campaign to benefit Thacker's family. According to them, Thacker remains in critical condition at the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital with numerous broken bones and cuts.
He is also breathing on a ventilator.
"In the meantime, the doctors say that he will be in the hospital for quite a while and as we all know, an extended hospital stay breaks the budget not only of David, but of his girlfriend and family who are caring for him," the organizers wrote.
The fund is asking for $10,000 to help cushion Thacker's family from the financial blow of long-term medical bills.
To donate, click here. Black Dog Cafe says they will also have collection jars at both locations for those who do not wish to donate through GoFundMe.
Bicyclist critically injured after hit-and-run crash in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Police say a 32-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash Thursday morning.
The Tallahassee Police Department says that they are investigating a crash near the intersection of North Monroe Street and Lakeshore Drive involving a vehicle and bicycle.
Police say a SUV was seen traveling north before hitting the bicyclist and fleeing the scene onto the I-10 eastbound on ramp.
The suspect vehicle is described as a white unknown make or model SUV with dark tinted windows, with possible damage to the front bumper.
The bicyclist involved in the accident was transported to a local hospital and remains in critical condition. He has been identified as 32-year-old David Thacker.
Officer Damon Miller told WTXL he could neither confirm or deny that the hit-and-run crash is connected to a submerged car found in Jefferson County. However, he did say that they were working with Jefferson County authorities and that possible charges could be pending.
Traffic Homicide Investigators were called to the scene and have begun investigating.
TPD is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, but did not speak with an officer on scene, or anyone with information about the accident to please call (850) 891-4200 and ask to speak with the Traffic Homicide Unit. They may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - A traffic incident early Thursday morning resulted in the blocking of the North Monroe to I-10 exit, which has since been reopened.
On scene about 2 a.m. Thursday were at least a dozen Tallahassee Police Department officers, including a TPD crime unit van.
They shut down the northbound lane to the I-10 off-ramp.
