Banner Health is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a young Hispanic man who suffered severe head injuries after being struck by a vehicle in central Phoenix earlier this year, according to an April 8 announcement.
The unidentified man was hit by a car near 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road on January 12 and was transported to Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. Despite efforts from both Banner Health and the Phoenix Police Department, the man’s identity remains unknown as he carried no identification at the time of the incident. After exhausting all usual methods of identification, Banner Health is reaching out to the community for help in reconnecting him with his family.
According to information provided by Banner Health, the patient has braces and several distinctive tattoos, including an image of singer Rihanna, a large open pocketwatch on his forearm, and “One Life, One Chance” scripted on his side. The hospital notes that although his condition has stabilized since being placed on life support after admission, he remains unable to communicate due to brain injury.
Banner Health functions as a nonprofit organization that provides substantial community benefits through its activities according to its official website. The health system operates facilities across multiple states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming according to its official website, ranking among the largest nonprofit health systems nationally according to its official website. The organization aims to simplify health care services in order to improve quality of life as stated on its official website.
Anyone with information that could help identify this individual is asked to contact Banner Health at (602) 839-2123.
