The quiet town of Adrian, Michigan, was rocked by a tragic hit-and-run incident involving a 15-year-old boy named Dakota Courington. The young boy was riding his bike to a friend’s house to help with a garage sale when he was struck by a car, leaving him in critical condition. His parents, Jack and Carrie Courington, are now pleading for anyone with information to come forward to help track down the driver responsible for their son’s injuries.
The Courington family’s days are now spent at the ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, where Dakota is receiving medical care. Their nights are spent at a nearby Ronald McDonald House, as they stay close to their son during this difficult time. The emotional toll of the incident is evident as Carrie Courington expresses her disbelief, saying, “I can’t understand how someone could do this.”
The heartbreaking incident occurred on a seemingly ordinary Friday afternoon in Adrian. Dakota had asked his father for permission to ride his bike to a friend’s house just a few blocks away. After exchanging loving words and hugs with his father, Dakota set off on his bike, unaware of the tragedy that awaited him. Shortly after, Jack Courington received the devastating call that his son had been hit by a car, and the driver had callously fled the scene.
The impact of the hit-and-run left Dakota in a medically induced coma due to swelling that triggered a seizure. As of Monday, he remains in critical condition, fighting for his life. Jack Courington recalls the heart-wrenching moment when he arrived at the scene of the accident, where witnesses described seeing Dakota being struck and run over by the vehicle. The image of his son lying injured in the street haunts him, as he struggles to comprehend the driver’s actions.
Adrian Police have released a description of the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run, identifying it as either a silver sedan or small crossover SUV with damage to its front passenger side. Dakota was towing a trailer behind his bike, which he used to transport his lawnmower, although the trailer was empty at the time of the crash. The Couringtons are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist the authorities in locating the driver responsible for their son’s injuries.
As the community rallies around the Courington family during this difficult time, the search for justice continues. Jack and Carrie Courington’s plea for information serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and responsibility on the road. The hope is that by shedding light on this tragic event, the perpetrator will be brought to justice, and Dakota can focus on his recovery without the burden of unanswered questions.