4-year-old girl, uncle seriously injured in Compton hit-and-run crash

Man, niece hurt in hit-and-run crash in Compton

A man and his little niece are both fighting for their lives at the hospital after they were involved in a hit-and-run crash in Compton

COMPTON, Calif. - A family is seeking justice after a hit-and-run driver severely injured an uncle and his young niece in Compton. 

What we know:

Walter, 36, is currently in a coma, and his four-year-old niece, Mia, is recuperating from severe lacerations to her face and head. 

The incident occurred last Thursday in a Compton restaurant parking lot. 

Walter's brother, Mario, witnessed the event, describing a vehicle suddenly crashing into Walter and Mia as Walter attempted to shield his niece.

The vehicle involved is described as a dark green Toyota 4Runner with license plate 4KHB558. 

The family has urged anyone with information to contact the LA County Sheriff's Department.

What they're saying:

Walter's brother, Mario, highlighted his quick thinking, stating, "Yeah, he helped my niece a lot. You know, she didn't get a concussion, she didn't get hurt as bad as... She didn't die."

A family member also described the experience as akin to a horrific movie, saying, "Or a movie, like something that you see, but you never think is gonna happen to your family." 

What you can do:

If you have any information regarding this hit-and-run incident, you are urged to contact the LA County Sheriff's Department.