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Teen Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Child Hit-and-Run
16 Jun
Summary
- Teen suspect pleaded not guilty to criminal vehicular operation charges.
- Child victim is recovering after spending time in a medically induced coma.
- The suspect initially claimed to be a witness to the incident.
A 17-year-old driver pleaded not guilty in court on Monday to charges related to a May 27 incident. The juvenile is accused of striking 11-year-old Tristen Ringlen in Austin and then fleeing the scene.
According to charging documents, the teen driver later returned to the location and claimed to be a witness who pursued the suspect vehicle. Ringlen sustained injuries requiring a week-long medically induced coma, but recent updates indicate he is now sitting up and taking steps with assistance.
The suspect faces two counts of criminal vehicular operation causing harm. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for July 6.
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