After a reckless driver hit him in April, this Netflix actor is still recovering after undergoing brain surgery.
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What Happened to the Netflix Actor?
As reported by PEOPLE, the driver was allegedly going 100 miles per hour down a Los Angeles street on April 19 when he hit Clayton Conroy. The star of The Gringo Hunters had just met some friends at a local bar. According to Conroy's mother, the actor hadn't been drinking that night because he had to work the next day.
"The road was looking as normal as it could, just lights on the road behind me," said Conroy. "I did, perhaps, notice certain lights approaching quickly. From there, I woke up in the hospital."
Doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center told the actor he sustained a traumatic brain injury and a fractured hip and shoulder in the incident.
Conroy has been undergoing physical therapy over the last five months. At first, he relied on a rollator to walk, but he can now walk short distances without assistance. However, he continues to suffer from headaches, brain fog, and cognitive fatigue.
Talking about his recovery, Conroy says he's "feeling different" but "happy" because "it could be much worse."
He added, "[I'm] trying not to take things for granted."
Conroy also posted a message to fans on Instagram on Sunday, Sep. 20, five months after the accident. He said he felt "good enough to post something."
"It's been getting better," he said in the clip. "Every day, and I just wanted to hop on and say that you might have dark times. There might be dark days, dark months, even. But it does get better. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it."
What Happened to the Other Driver?
The alleged driver, Noor El Deen Amr Soror, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on Aug. 25. He was charged with felony reckless driving causing major injuries in connection with the crash.
"This incident is another reminder that reckless driving is not only dangerous, but it can have devastating and life-changing consequences," said CHP Central Los Angeles Captain Martin Geller in a statement at the time. "Speeding, unsafe maneuvers, and other reckless behavior behind the wheel put everyone on the roadway at risk."
