Florida driver hits student with her truck, covers license plate before fleeing, deputies say
A shocking incident unfolded in Deltona, Florida, when a 37-year-old woman named Sarah Wright was arrested for allegedly striking a teenager with her truck as he was crossing the road. The teenager, a 16-year-old boy, was riding his scooter home from Pine Ridge High School when he was hit by a black Chevrolet Silverado at the intersection of Gage Avenue and Noah Street.
The impact caused the teenager to fall to the ground, resulting in a serious laceration to the back of his head and an arm injury. Despite the injuries, he remained alert and conscious after the incident. A witness who was checking her mailbox nearby heard the crash and saw Wright exit her truck to check on the boy. However, instead of staying at the scene, Wright covered her license plate with paper and tape before speeding off.
Fortunately, the witness was able to see the first character of Wright’s license plate, and a neighborhood Ring camera captured the truck fleeing the scene. The victim and the witness provided a detailed description of the suspect, which helped officials locate a suspect vehicle captured on a nearby License Plate Reader camera within minutes.
With the assistance of the Florida Highway Patrol and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Wright was found in Flagler County and taken into custody. She now faces charges of leaving the scene of a crash with injuries and driving with a suspended license. Wright was booked into the Flagler County Jail on a $3,500 bond.
The teenage victim required staples for the laceration and treatment for his arm injury, but he is expected to make a full recovery. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following traffic laws and staying at the scene of an accident to ensure the safety and well-being of those involved.
It is crucial to always prioritize the safety of others on the road and adhere to the rules and regulations set in place to prevent such incidents from occurring. Let this be a lesson to all drivers to act responsibly and with care while behind the wheel.
