A shocking mix-up occurred in Las Vegas when a woman was mistakenly informed that her husband had died in a hit-and-run accident, only to discover later that it was a case of mistaken identity by the coroner. Esther Acosta received the devastating news that her husband, Brandon Green, had “succumbed to his injuries” following the incident in September. However, it was later revealed that there had been an identification error, and her husband was actually still alive. The incident left Acosta understandably distraught as she questioned how such a mistake could have happened, expressing her disbelief at the situation.
According to a report by 8NewsNow, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department initially stated on September 15 that a pedestrian had been taken to the University Medical Center Trauma Center for treatment. Days later, they issued a statement indicating that the pedestrian had passed away at the hospital, based on information from the Clark County Coroner’s Office. This misinformation added to the anguish of Acosta and her family, who had to endure the emotional turmoil of believing they had lost Green.
In an update shared on a GoFundMe page on October 16, Green’s sister-in-law revealed that he had been released from intensive care a month after the hit-and-run incident. Sandra Hernandez described Green as having been “left for dead on the road” and fighting for his life while in ICU, suffering from brain bleeding, blood clots, and fractures. Despite his condition, Green is expected to remain in the hospital for several more months as he continues his recovery.
The Metropolitan Police are actively investigating the incident and are focusing on a “white Acura TSX” with plates from 2011-2014 that reportedly has visible damage to the windshield, grill, and bumper. Acosta publicly shared her dismay over the situation, condemning the unknown driver for leaving her husband injured and unattended. She called for accountability and justice, highlighting the impact such actions have on the lives of others.
Authorities are still searching for the suspect involved in the hit-and-run, with Acosta urging anyone with information to come forward. The trauma of the mistaken report serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of individuals involved in accidents and the importance of ensuring accurate information in such critical situations. The Independent reached out to the LVMPD and the Clark County Coroner for further comments on the incident.