Aggressive medical treatment giving Dominic Walker's family hope after hit-and-run

New information was released Friday about the aggressive treatment for a Lincoln boy hurt in a hit-and-run crash last week.

Video: Dominic Walker's family waits, hopes after hit-and-run

Dominic Walker, 11, suffered a brain injury, a fractured lower spine and pelvis when a suspected drunken driver hit him and left the scene, near 48th and Vine streets last Wednesday.

Now, with Dominic awake, his parents are looking for signs of his old personality, and doctors explain how theyre trying to get him back there as best they can.

Dr. Reginald Burton will tell you that any brain injury is difficult to treat, even more so when the patient is still a child.

The team at Lincolns Bryan Trauma Center is using large IVs in attempts to draw fluid away from Dominics brain to reduce swelling and save every brain cell they can.

Dan and Michelle Walker say their son is a fighter. He once finished a BMX race with a broken wrist. This fight is much more serious, though, but the Walkers already see some that same determination.

Dominic will turn toward whoever talks in his room, will give a thumbs-up when asked, but how much he understands and recognizes remains to be seen.

What is certain, is after Dominics progress the last three days, doctors are hopeful for whats ahead.

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Aggressive medical treatment giving Dominic Walker's family hope after hit-and-run