An update on the victim from a hit and run

Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – 48-year-old Eric Martinez is still in critical condition in a Phoenix hospital after being hit by a car earlier this week.
Martinez was hit by a grey or white Chrysler 300C on Monday.
Chris McGinnis, his cousin, lives near the area where he was hit, and says his neighbor alerted him of the possibility that it was Martinez who was struck.
“I got dressed, I ran out there and…yeah, it was him…so I don’t know. I’m just exhausted and I’m just hoping for the best,” McGinnis says.
The family says the prayers and the support from the community have been overwhelming and much appreciated.
“I want to thank the Yuma community. It’s really great that they responded and I want to send out a shoutout to the Yuma Police Department, cause they’ve been very very helpful,” said Larry Munoz, Martinez’s stepfather.
McGinnis is able to describe the type of person Martinez is.
“Definitely strong in the family, the strong one. He’s bright. Like I said, he has his own business. He has his kids, [and] he has a lot to do with them and his family,” McGinnis says.
The case is still under investigation if you have any information make sure to contact the police or call 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.
If you would like to donate to Martinez’s GoFundMe, click the link here.