UNM student Wolfgang Scott-Cohen was struck while riding his scooter by a drunk driver in a pickup truck in the UNM area Friday afternoon.
Scott-Cohen was taken to the UNMH intensive care unit, where he is undergoing treatment for brain injuries. Scott-Cohen’s mother, Rikki Scott, said he is unconscious at this time.
“He is making progress and we hope it continues,” she said. “We appreciate everyone’s support.”
The family said an arrest has been made in the case, but no names have been released. Albuquerque Police Department confirmed the incident, but was unable to give any other information as of Sunday afternoon.
Riki Scott said her son is not currently receiving visitors other than close family, but will notify friends and family via Facebook when he is able to see them.
Scott-Cohen is a senior pre-med student majoring in psychology.
