DAVENPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — A 14-year-old boy died Thursday after he was struck by an SUV while riding an electric scooter in Davenport.
The crash happened just before 8 p.m. on US-27 at McFee Drive in the Four Corners area, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim, a ninth grade student at Davenport High School, died from his injuries at the hospital. The SUV driver, identified as a 38-year-old Orlando man, remained at the site of the crash.
The SUV was driving north on US-27 in the center lane and had a green light as it approached the intersection with McFee Drive, investigators found. The victim was crossing the street in the crosswalk when he was struck by the vehicle.
PCSO said no charges are anticipated for the driver at this time.