In a release<\/a>, deputies said the incident happened along US-27 at McFee Drive in the Four Corners area of the city. They responded to the scene shortly before 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\u201cThe victim was a 14-year-old male who lived in the area and attended the 9th grade at Davenport High School,\u201d the release reads. \u201cHe was riding a NIU Kick electric scooter at the time of the crash.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to investigators, a 2026 Ford Explorer had been heading north on US-27, and the driver passed through the intersection at McFee Drive while the traffic light was still green.<\/p>\n
However, the victim was heading along the crosswalk at the same time, entering right into the path of the oncoming vehicle, deputies added.<\/p>\n
The driver \u2014 identified only as a 38-year-old Orlando man \u2014 remained at the scene following the crash.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the PCSO announced that no charges are expected at this time, but the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n
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