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Hit & Run Crash Leaves Woman Paralyzed, Suspect Skips Court

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)- The search is on for a suspect who skipped out on court after a hit-and-run crash. The crash in Colorado Springs left a woman paralyzed.

Prosecutors say Preston Bailey was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. Bailey didn't show up for court last week.

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(credit: Colorado Springs Police)

He was allegedly running from police after a drug deal. That's when he slammed into Brittany Barker's vehicle.

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Preston Bailey (credit: Colorado Springs Police)

Barker faces a long road to recovery. Her father wants Bailey found so he can face his penalty.

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