Man admits to intentionally driving into, seriously injuring teen riding e-bike, court documents say
By Rachael Lardani
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — LANCASTER, Pa. — A man was charged after crashing into and seriously injuring a teenager riding an e-bike in Lancaster County, according to police.
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Investigators said video surveillance revealed that Jonathan Seth, 25, of Lancaster, was driving a 2012 Mazda CX-9 when he struck a 16-year-old riding an e-bike and fled the scene.
It happened in the first block of South Marshall Street in Lancaster City around 9:50 p.m. on May 19, according to court documents.
During an interview with police, Seth “admitted to intentionally driving into the juvenile victim,” according to the affidavit of probable cause.
The 16-year-old was transported to a hospital to be treated for their injuries, including facial and skull fractures, a brain bleed, a concussion, a broken wrist and vision problems, the documents said.
Seth was arrested and charged with the following:
– Two counts of aggravated assault
– Accidents involving death or personal injury
– Accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed
– Recklessly endangering another person
– Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked
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