A tragic incident occurred in North Lauderdale where 13-year-old Raequon Laster was fatally struck by a Mercedes while riding his scooter at horrifying speeds. The Broward Sheriff's Office reported that the teen driver of the Mercedes did not see Raequon approaching until he was directly in front of her vehicle. The crash has prompted an investigation by local deputies.
TEEN IDENTIFIED: A crash involving a scooter and a vehicle Thursday evening resulted in the death of 13-year-old Raequon Laster. https://t.co/g7hb6puGdI
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the driver of a Mercedes didn't realize the teen on the scooter was coming toward her until he was directly in front of her car. https://t.co/IDcczIJxNl
Deputies investigating after juvenile killed in crash involving scooter in North Lauderdale. https://t.co/vcNcHbE21J
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