DAVENPORT, FL —Tragic news is coming out of Davenport this morning after a 14-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was struck by a vehicle Thursday evening and later died from his injuries.
The victim was a 14-year-old boy who lived in the area and was a ninth-grade student at Davenport High School. Deputies said he was riding a NIU Kick electric scooter when the crash occurred.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 7:55 p.m. on Sept. 17 to U.S. 27 at McFee Drive after receiving a report that a juvenile on a scooter had been struck by a vehicle.
First responders found the teen with serious injuries. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he later pronounced deceased.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, a 38-year-old Orlando man was driving a black 2026 Ford Explorer northbound on U.S. 27 in the center lane. Investigators said northbound traffic had a green light as the Explorer approached McFee Drive.
The teen was traveling from west to east in the crosswalk when he entered the path of the oncoming Explorer, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The driver remained at the scene.
Northbound U.S. 27 was closed for approximately three hours while authorities investigated. The Sheriff’s Office said no charges are anticipated at this time, but the investigation remains ongoing.
SOURCE: POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
