Mexico Teen Facing Multiple Charges After Being Accused Of Leaving The Scene Of An Accident

A Mexico teen was detained by Mexico Public Safety for Driving While Intoxicated and Leaving the Scene of an Accident during the morning hours of  Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Mexico Public Safety responded to the 1700 block of East Liberty shortly after 7 on Tuesday morning in reference to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole.

Public Safety says the vehicle left the scene and alert residents gave a description of the vehicle and officers stopped the 2008 Chrysler Sebring in the area of Boulevard and Huntingfield Drive.

A 17-year-old boy was detained and taken to Mexico Public Safety where he was later turned over to a parent, pending action by the 12th Circuit Court-Juvenile Division for Leaving the Scene of An Accident,

DWI, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Careless and Imprudent Driving.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident.