Savannah Man Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident

Victim seeks justice after being struck by a white pickup truck that fled the scene

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 19-year-old Savannah man named Emory Polite was riding an electric scooter when he was struck by a white pickup truck at an intersection. The driver fled the scene without stopping, leaving Polite injured on the street. Polite sustained minor injuries including a concussion and cuts and bruises, but the mental recovery has been the most difficult part for him.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents are a serious problem in many cities, often leaving victims with physical and emotional trauma. This case highlights the need for better driver accountability and improved investigative efforts to find perpetrators and bring them to justice.

The details

Polite was trying to cross the street to reach the sidewalk when the crash occurred. A witness, Cassandra Thompson, saw the white truck hit Polite and keep going, with Polite rolling on the ground. Thompson stopped to help Polite, who was in shock, rather than chasing the truck. Paramedics transported Polite to the hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon around 4 PM.

The players

Emory Polite

A 19-year-old Savannah man who was the victim of the hit-and-run incident while riding an electric scooter.

Cassandra Thompson

A witness to the crash who stopped to help Polite rather than chase the fleeing truck.

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What they’re saying

“Why was it me? Or like, why didn't you just stop? There's a lot of questions you can ask and not a lot of questions you can get.”

— Emory Polite, Victim (wtoc.com)

“I see a white truck just keep going and this boy just rolling. He just was rolling non-stop, his glasses flew, and then his scooter flew to the other side.”

— Cassandra Thompson, Witness (wtoc.com)

“That was just kind of, you know, heartless, at the same time like I can't see something like that happen and not help that's just not in me, there's no way I could've done that.”

— Cassandra Thompson, Witness (wtoc.com)

What’s next

The Savannah Police Department is handling the investigation, but communication from the police to Polite's family has been limited. The family hopes the driver is found and justice is served.

The takeaway

This hit-and-run case highlights the need for better driver accountability and improved investigative efforts to find perpetrators of such incidents, which can leave victims with both physical and emotional trauma.