Quincy, the victim of the hit-and-run on Brady Street, is 'doing much better,' friends say
The victim of the hit-and-run on Brady Street who was severely injured, sparking a fundraising effort and reactions from public officials on the future of the east side street, is "doing much better," organizers of the fundraiser say.
"Quincy" was struck by a vehicle in the early morning hours of May 29, Memorial Day. His family asked that his last name not be used. Later on that Monday morning, news began to emerge that the victim was a regular in and around the establishments on Brady Street. Police said, at the time, that Quincy, 41, suffered "life-threatening injuries" as a result of the collision.
The community immediately reacted with grief and anger as the driver decided to leave the scene. A day after the crash, police said they were seeking a suspect who drives a 2011-2017 silver Jeep Patriot with damage to the front hood.
On Wednesday, Milwaukee police did not immediately respond when asked if anyone has been arrested in connection to the collision.
Eric Torres is a friend of Quincy's and an organizer of the GoFundMe that has raised over $34,000 for Quincy as of Wednesday night. Torres shared an update to Facebook on Wednesday, saying Quincy is "awake and in recovery" after a couple different surgeries.
Quincy's mother released an update to the organizers of the fundraiser saying Quincy suffered two broken femurs, a broken foot, broken ribs, and lacerations to his liver and kidneys.
"He still has a long road ahead of him," Torres said.
A number of establishments in the area are offering help and support and the organizers will provide the community updates on plans for the funds, Torres said, but added, "Our #1 goal is to get Q back and healthy, while also ensuring that any funding raised is properly used and distributed to any medical needs he may face."
Torres said he is actively seeking a legal professional that can offer the organizers support in ensuring the funds are properly secured for Quincy, who has disabilities. He asked any law firms looking for pro bono work should reach out to him at 3.t@live.com or 414-303-1381.
Public officials say change needed
The day of the incident, Ald. Jonathan Brostoff told the Journal Sentinel that "the status quo is unacceptable," after years of pedestrians being injured or killed by vehicles along the street.
"There's no reason with a population density over there that a neighborhood like Brady Street should have cars whistling up and down at those sort of speeds," he said.
Many have called for parts of Brady to be pedestrianized and The Brady Street Business Improvement District launched a study last year with that goal in mind. Its results are expected by early July.
On Wednesday, the Public Works Committee held a discussion on Brady Street, where most were in a agreement that something must change.
But, Public Works Commissioner Jerrel Krushcke and City Engineer Kevin Muhs said it would be difficult, if not impossible, to close the street because it is a major artery in the city’s public transportation system.
Ald. Robert Bauman suggested temporary closures, like those used on Water Street on Fridays and Saturdays.
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