Christian Floralde, the viral hit-and-run victim, has eventually accepted the SUV driver’s apologies but plans to file a complaint.

Despite enduring discomfort and trauma, security guard Christian Joseph Floralde acknowledged the apologies of the SUV driver who drove him over during a hit-and-run incident in Mandaluyong City.

According to Floralde, the suspect Jose Antonio San Vicente has apologized to his family and relatives. He will, however, keep on pushing charges against the suspect.

“Tinatanggap ko ‘yung pag-sorry niya, paghingi niya ng tawad sa akin, sa mga kamag-anak ko, sa pamilya ko. Pero ‘yung kaso, nandon pa rin ‘yung kaso. Tuloy pa rin ‘yung kaso,” Floralde remarked.

Originally, the guard assumed he would die after being hit by an SUV. He wanted to punish the suspect for the consequences of his actions. He also wants to be treated equally.

“Paano kung namatay ako, paano ‘yung pamilya ko? Paano kung walang dash cam na video tapos namatay ako? Sino masisi, sino hahabulin? Itutuloy-tuloy namin hanggang sa makamit namin ‘yung hustisya na nararapat po sa akin,” Floralde continued.

The victim also shared his description of what happened. He expected the car to stop over to look him out, but instead the suspect ran him over. His body went into shock, and blood spilled out of his mouth.

Sanvicente will be charged with frustrated murder and leaving a victim. The Land Transportation Office has also suspended his driver’s license.