Following an intensive investigation, the Monroe Police Department has concluded that no charges will be filed in a serious collision involving a teenager on an electric scooter. The accident took place earlier this week on Secrest Short Cut Rd. and left the 14-year-old in critical condition. In a statement released on the department’s social media, authorities detailed their findings, emphasizing evidence from video footage. the Monroe Police Department reported that “based on video evidence obtained during the investigation, it has been determined that the teen was in the roadway at the time he was struck by the vehicle.”
The Department’s Traffic Reconstructionists have confirmed through their analysis that the driver involved was neither impaired nor speeding and had remained at the scene post-collision. Despite the severity of the incident, with the teen still battling for life at Atrium-Main in Charlotte, the absence of criminal intent or negligence has led to the decision against charging the driver. Officials have communicated sentiments of support to the family of the young individual as they navigate this challenging period…