She was injured in a hit-and-run. So she turned to social media to track down the driver
A Halifax woman, Tavia Raiche-Marsden, found herself in a frightening situation when the car she was in was T-boned by another vehicle that ran a stop sign and then fled the scene. Raiche-Marsden, who was a passenger in the car, described feeling a big impact and being thrown around inside the vehicle before losing consciousness. The other driver did not stop after the accident, leaving Raiche-Marsden determined to identify them.
In a bid to find the hit-and-run driver, Raiche-Marsden turned to social media for help. She posted a video detailing the incident and asking for tips about the driver and the vehicle involved. The response to her video has been overwhelming, with hundreds of tips pouring in from various platforms. The information provided by the tips has helped Raiche-Marsden narrow down the description of the vehicle to a light grey silvery Mercedes S-Class between 2005 and 2015.
Raiche-Marsden has been passing on the information she receives to the police, although she acknowledges that the availability of the person managing the case determines how frequently she can do so. Despite her injuries from the accident, Raiche-Marsden remains hopeful that the hit-and-run driver will be tracked down, given the amount of information gathered and the witnesses who can corroborate the story.
In terms of her injuries, Raiche-Marsden is dealing with body stiffness, bruising, and concussion-related symptoms, which are affecting her ability to work as a resident doctor. She is struggling with memory issues and finding it challenging to perform her job duties effectively. Raiche-Marsden emphasized the importance of the hit-and-run driver turning themselves in to be held accountable for their actions.
Overall, Raiche-Marsden remains determined to find the driver who caused the accident and is grateful for the support and tips she has received from the community. She hopes that with the continued assistance of the public and the police, the driver will be identified and brought to justice.
