Man, 19, cited in Aurora crash that killed 12-year-old on scooter
A 19-year-old driver was cited on suspicion of careless driving causing death after police say he struck and killed a 12-year-old boy riding a scooter in a crosswalk, Aurora officials said Friday.
Christopher Ramirez-Rodriguez of Aurora was driving on East Iliff Avenue near the Cherry Creek Spillway Trail crossing the morning of July 19 when he ran a red pedestrian crossing light while a boy on an electric scooter was in the crosswalk, according to the Aurora Police Department.
The boy was taken to the hospital and later died from his injuries.
Ramirez-Rodriguez remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, police said. Investigators do not suspect drugs or alcohol were involved but are looking into distracted driving as a factor in the crash.
Anyone with information about the crash can contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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