The Ocala Police Department has officially closed its investigation into an accident that claimed the life of 18-year-old Forest High School senior Shannon Rushing as she was walking to her school bus stop, determining that no criminal charges will be filed against the driver.
The department announced the update on Monday, December 15 in a statement posted to social media. According to OPD, following a thorough review of the evidence, authorities determined that speed was not a factor in the crash and that no criminal violations were committed by the motorist.
The fatal collision in question occurred on the morning of October 27, at approximately 6:20 a.m. on Northwest Old Blitchton Road near NW 7th Street…