KISSIMMEE, FL – Mia Phillips, a victim of a devastating hit-and-run accident in Osceola County, is speaking out about her ordeal. The crash, which left her with severe injuries, has upended her life, and she is now seeking assistance both in recovery and in identifying the driver responsible.
Phillips was on her way home from work in the early hours of August 4, riding her motorcycle along U.S. 192. As she paused in traffic near Celebration Place, an unidentified vehicle struck her from behind, launching her into the air.
“I was trapped under the car for what felt like an eternity,” Phillips recalled. “The driver just left me there.”
A retired law enforcement officer discovered Phillips in the middle of the highway, severely injured and without her motorcycle. Since the accident, she has been unable to work and has lost her home.
With 13 screws and a metal plate on one side of her body, and four screws and another plate on the other, Phillips faces a long road to recovery. The Florida Highway Patrol is still searching for the driver, but no license plate number was captured.
Phillips is urging anyone who might have witnessed the crash to come forward. “I need help finding who did this,” she pleaded. “They get to go on with their life while mine is shattered.”
Originally from Connecticut, Phillips moved to Florida to start anew, having recently overcome cancer. Her plans for a fresh start included a new job, a motorcycle, and an apartment. Now, she is left with nothing but determination.
To aid in her recovery, Phillips has set up a GoFundMe page to cover medical expenses and secure housing in Osceola County. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol.