Crime & Safety
Teen Charged In Crash That Injured 6 Cyclists In Waller County
The teen is facing six charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he crashed into six cyclists on Highway 290 in September.
WALLER COUNTY, TX — The teen involved in a September crash that injured six cyclists is facing six felony counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Waller County District Attorney's Office.
The 16-year-old is accused of crashing his Ford pickup truck into the cyclists after attempting to blow exhaust fumes on them. Four of the cyclists were taken to hospitals and have since been released.
The charges come after a six-week investigation by the Waller County District Attorney's Office.
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The teen turned himself in Monday, and he "was detained by representatives from the juvenile justice department, where he will be held in custody until further orders of the juvenile court," Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis said in a statement.
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The charges were filed in juvenile court because of the driver's age but could be elevated to adult court. A County Court at Law judge must certify charging someone under the age of 17 as an adult.
The Houston attorney hired by the teen's family, Richard DeToto, declined to comment on the charges because of confidentiality laws regarding juvenile cases.
"My client and his family continue to pray for the quick recovery of the injured bikers," DeToto said.
Bike Law Network National Director Rachael Maney praised the Waller County District Attorney's Office investigation in a news release, adding that the six cyclists had been waiting for this announcement.
"We are happy to report that our clients continue to make advancements ... on the long road of physical recovery ahead," Maney said. "Our clients have shown us nothing short of remarkable patience and courage over the last month and a half."
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