Dearborn Man Wakes After Two-Month Hit-and-Run Coma

Dearborn Man Wakes After Two-Month Hit-and-Run Coma in an emotional update that has given his family renewed hope, as they continue pushing for complete justice in the case. According to family attorney Amir Makled, Haidar Alfadawi—who was critically injured in an August hit-and-run in Dearborn—has finally opened his eyes after spending more than two months in a medically induced coma.

Back in October, Makled had expressed deep concern regarding Alfadawi’s condition, noting that the prognosis was highly uncertain. Today, however, the situation has shifted in a miraculous direction. Makled shared a recent photo with CBS News Detroit showing Alfadawi sitting upright in his hospital bed, looking directly into the camera. His family and legal team say these small yet meaningful signs of progress have brought renewed optimism.

“It certainly is a miracle. For the longest time, we thought he might never wake up,” Makled explained. “There are glimmers of a smile from time to time, and that gives the family a lot of hope.”

According to Makled, Alfadawi suffered extensive injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, after an SUV near Michigan Avenue and Howe Street struck him. Surveillance video captured the exact moment he was hit. The suspected driver, Murtadha Alizairij, is now facing several charges—including assault with intent to murder. Investigators say Alizairij abandoned the SUV several blocks away before fleeing on foot. He was later arrested.

“We don’t know what the prosecutor’s office is planning in terms of next steps, but it’s our position that they should pursue the full punishment allowed under the law,” Makled said. Court records show Alizairij is scheduled to return to court for a pretrial hearing in early December.

Alfadawi’s recovery remains challenging. While he is not yet able to walk independently, he can stand and move with the assistance of physical therapists and clinicians. His communication is limited, and he is experiencing memory loss—something doctors say is associated with severe brain injuries. Still, the family remains hopeful for a long-term recovery. “His family is in good spirits,” Makled added. “They’re grateful to see him awake, able to look at them, and interact even in small ways.”

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