Woman Sought for Allegedly Driving at Disabled Veteran and His Son Outside Target

A 71-year-old woman is under investigation by Colorado police after she allegedly drove her red Hyundai Ioniq into Miguel Tully, a disabled military veteran, as he was taking his five-year-old son to purchase Pokemon cards outside a Target store. The incident occurred in the Target parking lot in Colorado Springs on a recent day.

Tully, who served in the U.S. Army and is now a disabled veteran with multiple service-related injuries, recorded the harrowing encounter on his cellphone. In the video, Tully can be seen shielding his young son from the approaching vehicle while repeatedly warning the driver not to hit them. The footage has since gone viral on social media platforms.

"I was just flabbergasted and trying to rationalize with her that a child was in front of her and she could see it," Tully told local news affiliate KRDO, describing his shock at the woman's actions. "Could've easily taken my son's life," he added, emphasizing the potential severity of the situation given his young son's small stature.

According to police reports, Christine Eisenstaedt, the driver of the Hyundai Ioniq, is now wanted for her alleged involvement in this assault. She faces charges including assault, child abuse, reckless endangerment, and careless driving. The incident reportedly began when Tully noticed that Eisenstaedt was involved in a separate car accident within the Target parking lot and instructed her not to leave.

"I was just trying to keep things calm," Tully explained during his interview with KRDO. "You're not leaving," he can be heard saying on the video, followed by repeated warnings to avoid driving towards him and his child.

The impact of Eisenstaedt's car caused significant trauma for both Tully and his son. Tully sustained a leg injury that required hospitalization and also aggravated pre-existing service-related injuries affecting his knee, back, spine, and neck. His young son was left traumatized by the event, now showing fear towards red cars and pointing them out as "the bad lady."

As of Thursday, law enforcement officials were still actively searching for Eisenstaedt to bring her in for questioning regarding this alleged crime. The case has drawn significant public attention due to its shocking nature and the involvement of a disabled veteran with his child during a routine errand.

The incident highlights broader concerns about road safety and the potential dangers posed by reckless driving, especially when children are involved. It also underscores the ongoing challenges faced by disabled veterans in their daily lives and the support needed for them and their families to navigate such stressful situations safely.