'You got to have faith': San Jose man paralyzed in hit-and-run shares story of recovery

A San Jose man, Jeffrey Garmany, is paralyzed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding his motorcycle to work. The 34-year-old is undergoing intensive treatment at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's ICU and faces a prolonged recovery. Garmany urges drivers to slow down, sharing his story as a cautionary tale.

The crash occurred Monday shortly before 6 a.m. near his home. Surveillance footage shows moments before the collision when a driver ran a stop sign directly in front of Garmany. According to his account, when he attempted to swerve, the driver made an illegal U-turn and abruptly braked mid-road. Police confirm these actions caused the crash before the motorist fled.

Garmany describes lying face-down in pain on the roadway, seeing vehicles pass him as he yelled for help. He credits a neighbor who called 911 with saving his life. Despite experiencing "dark moments," he draws strength from medical staff, family including his mother Lori and wife Laura, and friends during treatment.

Hours after the incident, Garmany's mother canvassed the neighborhood and collected crucial evidence. This included surveillance videos capturing a black sedan matching the suspect vehicle's description moments before the collision, aiding the ongoing investigation.