PITTSBURGH — It’s been four long months, 127 days to be exact since Conroy Griffie has watched his son go through the unimaginable.
“To see him go through this, it’s a horrible feeling. I wouldn’t wish this on no parent,” he said. “As a parent, you always want to help your kid. To just be there and not be able to help him, it rips my heart out.”
Since Nov. 13, 2020, Tyree Griffie has been on a ventilator. He’s had 15 surgeries to repair internal injuries and broken bones and has survived a brain bleed. He contracted COVID-19 while in the hospital. His two young sons haven’t been able to see him since he was injured.
“His will to survive has brought him this far, and that’s going to contribute to help him with his recovery,” Tyree Griffie’s wife, Micha Griffie, said.
On that Friday in November, police said Griffie’s SUV was hit by an oncoming pickup truck on Frankstown Road. Both drivers had to be freed from their vehicles. According to investigators, the driver of the truck took off once he was rescued. Four months later, police are no closer to holding someone accountable.
“They know exactly who did it, but as of yet, they haven’t made an arrest. We cannot understand why,” Conroy Griffie said. “That car belonged to somebody. Either his wife or both or him need to be charged.”
Tyree Griffie is learning to walk and talk again. He was moved from the hospital into rehab just two weeks ago. While he is making strides, his family says he will never be the same again.
“My husband’s life and our family’s life has all been sacrificed and changed forever. You need to do the right thing and rectify what you did against another human being,” Micha Griffie said.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
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