Livingston,NY : Victim in fiery crash undergoes 5-hour surgery on Thursday, July 13, 2017

The West New York man seen in a video being kicked by Jersey City cops after a police pursuit Sunday is recovering after a five-hour surgery Thursday.

Burns on Miguel Feliz's arms were operated on and the doctor said the surgery was an "absolute success," said Feliz's brother, Ramon. The family is "very, very thankful," Ramon Felix said.

"He is doing well," he said, "He is alive."

He remains on a respirator.

Miguel Felix, 28, was driving on Tonnelle Avenue near North Street when authorities say a crash caused by Leo C. Pinkston, 48, engulfed both of their cars in flames. Police say that had been pursuing Pinkston after he fled from a traffic stop at Ocean and Cator avenues.

Video surfaced on Tuesday showing police kicking Feliz after he crawled out of his car. The video has caused a furor and led to calls for the officers involved to be charged with a crime.

Ramon Feliz said he has "no words to describe the events" seen in the video. The family has hired attorney Alexander L. Locatelli of West New York, he said, adding that he preferred to limit his comments to his brother's health and treatment.

"Anything outside the hospital is of none of my concern," Ramon Feliz said. "The main focus is staying strong for my brother. I leave everything outside the walls of the hospital to the lawyer."

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Victim in fiery crash undergoes 5-hour surgery