A fundraiser is underway after a member of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix family was severely injured during a hit-and-run while working an event.
Volunteer Mark Sheldon, who is a well-known member of the Pittsburgh car community, was hit during the “PVGP Tune Up” event on July 15 in the South Side.
The vehicle was not part of the event hit Sheldon after breaking through barriers protecting the event.
Sheldon was taken to the hospital and suffered a “very serious head injury” and remains in the ICU.
A GoFundMe has been started by Mark’s siblings to help pay for his care and hopefully long but full recovery.
“You can trust that Mark’s siblings will ensure these funds are used wisely to get our fighter brother back on track! - we love him so much as we know many of you do too! Above all, please pray everyday that he can hurdle each obstacle - we know he can do this!” the GoFundMe states.
Police continue to search for the driver of a black car behind the hit-and-run.
Mark Sheldon is well-known through Pittsburgh's car community
Mark Sheldon is well-known through Pittsburgh's car community
