Police are searching for the driving force of a 2011 Ford Focus after he backed over the pinnacle of a truck driver who had come to repossess the automobile.
The tow truck driver, whose full title just isn’t identified, posted a video of the harrowing incident on Fb, the place he posts underneath the deal with “Phil Pacman Man.” It’s obtained multiple million views.
“Phil” survived the vehicular assault, which occurred Wednesday morning, sustaining minor accidents to his head and face. He was underneath the automotive, hooking chains to the carriage, when the driving force might be seen scampering into the automobile. It’s unclear whether or not Phil noticed the driving force, however he advised police he might hear a feminine witness yell, “Hurry up!”
However Phil remained beneath the automobile as the driving force began the engine and promptly backed up over the repo man’s head and arm.
As Phil writhed in ache, the driving force continued maneuvering out of his parking spot, which was partially blocked by the tow truck.
“You’re going to get sued, boy!” Phil screamed on the driver. “You’re going to f***ing jail.”
The feminine witness tried to get the driving force to halt, however he continued till he was in a position to squeeze his automobile by the minimal opening and drive away.
Police mentioned after they arrived on the North Memphis condominium advanced, the tow driver advised them he was within the means of repossessing the purple 2011 Ford Focus. One other lady who lived within the advanced advised police she offered the automotive to the suspect, who she alleged was not making any funds, main her to contact Phil to return repossess the automotive.
Police mentioned Phil was having hassle staying awake earlier than he was transported to the Regional One Medical Middle, the place he was handled and launched.
He found his video had gone viral after he received house, although he was shocked that lots of the commenters appeared in charge him for what transpired.
“Dats yo fault for being underneath da automotive,” mentioned one commenter, who punctuated his remarks with laughing emojis.
“Truthfully, not the driving force’s fault,” wrote one other viewer.
One other lady mentioned she was not shifting blame however added the incident “couldn’t been prevented.”
“Why TF u get underneath there once you simply noticed this mane begin the automotive?” she wrote.
Phil responded to the “hate,” slander” and “unfavorable power” by sharing a textual content message from the mom of his daughter, Kelsey.
“I awakened this morning and thought of you (since you are all over the place) and thought of it,” she wrote. “You been abroad within the navy, you been shot a number of instances, had ya gallbladder eliminated to take away most cancers, now run over by a automotive … you will have a divine life and function. Could must do a DNA check to see if you’re half feline. You might be one resilient MF!!! Please be protected and cease residing so dangerous!!! Kelsey wants you!”
In the meantime, the hunt continues for the driving force of the Ford Focus, who police say faces a cost of aggravated assault.
Anybody with info is inspired to name CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
