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We were recently contacted by friends of biker Spider Davila (also known as Joel Comford), who are seeking information about a hit-and-run that left Spider with a broken jaw and broken wrist. They also provided us with a picture of Spider in the hospital, at right.
Spider was on his bike at the corner of 20th and Florida in the Mission at about 12:30 p.m. a.m. on December 17, making a cell phone call, when a black SUV driven by a white or Hispanic man sped by him. Spider shouted out, "Nice way to drive your SUV." The SUV driver then stopped, put the car in reverse, hit and ran over Spider, and then fled the scene. Other people in the neighborhood say they've seen a black SUV driving dangerously around there too.
Spider was rushed to SF General's intensive care unit, where he stayed for over a week. He was placed on a ventilator and then underwent a seven-hour surgery to repair his face. He now has five plates in his face and his jaw is wired shut. His friends are hoping he can come off the ventilator this week, at which point they want to take him home.
There's a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver, and Spider's friends are taking up a collection to help him pay his medical bills. If you saw anything, call the police at 415-553-9179, ask for Inspector Krimsky, and the case is case no. 051413864.
We wish Spider a full and speedy recovery and are keeping our fingers crossed that the SFPD will find the man responsible for his injuries.
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Spider is an amazing person who volunteers more than anyone I know, hours & hours each week.... I still can't believe this happened!
Car drivers in this city are out of control.
I really don't know what to do about it. I have taken to carrying a camera with me and taking pictures of every idiot that tries to run me over.
Dear Ms. Hao:
You may want to clarify an important point in your article “Help Spider Davila.” You stated in paragraph two that Spider was on his bike “at about 12:30 p.m.” however the hyperlinks “hit-and-run” (see, San Francisco Examiner: Cyclist says an SUV hit him on purpose, December 31, 2005) as well as “taking up a collection” (see, Cyclecide: Seeing Information About a Hit and Run Accident with a Cyclist on Friday Night @ 1AM) state that this incident occurred after midnight. Therefore, this did not happen in the middle of the day as you report in your article. By correcting this error, Sfist.com readers/witnesses may facilitate the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for Spider’s injuries.
As you may know as an attorney, one must be careful when stating facts crucial to another’s case and well-being; thus, be more thorough with your reports in the future.
duly noted -- thanks for the note, Christina.