COCOA, Fla. - Authorities are searching for a driver who struck two people on a motorcycle in Brevard County.

That driver fled the scene, they say, leaving the victims critically injured.

The backstory:

The crash happened Saturday night at the intersection of Clearlake Road and State Road 520 in Cocoa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Investigators said the motorcyclist was turning when another vehicle hit the bike and sped away, leaving both victims in the roadway.

One of the victims, identified by family as Eric Sweet, remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

"He was bleeding out, and they saved him right there," said Jack Herman, Sweet’s brother, who thanked first responders for their quick actions. "I just hope [the driver] has enough guts to turn himself in.

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