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Craig Civale reports

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FORNEY — Run over, dragged and left for dead, a teenage victim in a hit-and-run accident said the driver behind the wheel actually revved his engine before driving his truck right over him.

On Monday, police arrested 19-year-old Gregory Chappell. Forney police said they believe Chappell was behind the wheel when Johnny Borrago, 19, was run over last Tuesday night.

A tip, which was given to the victim's family the day after News 8 aired a story Friday on the case, led police to Chappell.

Investigators also seized Chappell's truck, a white Chevy with a black brush guard, which matched the description of the one Borrago said ran over him.

"He made the wrong mistake and ran me over," Borrago said. "I just wanted to talk to him, let him know he ran over my car. He made the wrong decision to run me over."

What's still not clear is the motive behind the incident. Borrago said before he was hit, the driver ran over a toy car he was playing with in a street in front of his uncle's home. He said the driver then circled back around, revved his engine and ran him over.

"I'm glad they caught him," Borrago said. "He deserved to be caught."

Chappell was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is currently at the Forney Jail.

When showed a picture of Chappell, Borrago said he had never seen the teen before.

"His life was just starting, too," said Maria Hunt, the victim's mother, of Chappell. "And he has ruined his own life, too. I feel sorry for his mom, his family."

Borrago spent one week at Baylor University Medical Center and was checked out on Monday. However, doctors say he still has a long recovery ahead of him.

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