Las Vegas woman horrified to learn husband is alive after police told her he died in horrific accident
A Las Vegas woman who was told her husband had been killed in a crash is now dealing with a whirlwind of emotions after police uncovered a mistake in his identification.
Esther Acosta, 33, was shocked to learn that her husband, Brandon Green, 38, had “succumbed to his injuries” on September 17 after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Purple Flower Lane and South Durango Drive.
However, a day later, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department redacted their statement and notified Acosta of a mistaken identification.
The LVMPD then told the mother of two that her husband was alive and in critical condition at a nearby hospital.
‘How can someone die accidentally? Did my husband’s heart stop?’ Acosta explained the emotional impact to 8NewsNow. “I’m angry, I’m frustrated, I’m heartbroken, I’m sad, but I’m glad my husband is alive.”
Esther Acosta, 33, was shocked to learn that her husband, Brandon Green, 38, had “succumbed to his injuries” on September 17 after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Purple Flower Lane and South Durango Drive.
Just a day later, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department redacted their statement and notified Acosta of a mistaken identification
The near-fatal accident occurred in the early morning hours of September 15, when a driver of an unknown vehicle traveling south collided with a pedestrian. police reports reveal.
The driver fled the scene after the collision and has not yet been identified.
Acosta said her husband had no identification on him when he was hit.
Green reportedly checked himself into a rehabilitation center shortly before the accident, while his wife said he was struggling with addiction following the unexpected death of his mother months earlier.
The distressed woman also said her husband faces a long road to recovery and expects him to remain in the hospital for several more months.
“Brandon will be in hospital for a few more months as he needs more surgeries,” he says GoFundMe page created to help cover the costs of Green’s medical care.
The donation page, created by Acosta’s sister, Sandra Hernandez, states that Green “suffered serious injuries” and that the 38-year-old “has undergone multiple surgeries on his legs, brain, etc.” Broken ribs, fracture in left arm.’
The mother of two was soon told that her husband, Brandon Green (pictured), was alive but in critical condition at a nearby hospital
The donation page, created by Acosta’s sister, Sandra Hernandez, states that Green “suffered serious injuries” and that the 38-year-old “has undergone multiple surgeries on his legs, brain, etc.” Broken ribs, fracture in the left arm’
“This is wrong when someone does something like this to a human being and leaves them there for dead as if this person is still there, living their life, consciously living their life and thinking that what they did is okay, or that they can just do it brush away. under the rug,” Acosta said
Green was released from intensive care almost a month after the accident on his birthday, October 14, but remains under close observation as his road to recovery is far from over.
LVMPD reportedly told Acosta that they have not yet located the suspect or a set of license plates, but that they have zeroed in on a vehicle.
The department said they were investigating a “white Acura TSX” with 2011-2014 license plates and visible damage to the “windshield, grill and bumper.” 8NewsNow reported.
“How can anyone live like that, knowing that he or she is hurting someone, and could possibly hurt someone else as well,” she said.
“This is wrong when someone does something like this to a human being and leaves them there for dead as if this person is still there, living their life, consciously living their life and thinking that what they did is okay, or that they can just do it brush away. under the carpet,” she added.