SAN MARCOS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 23-year-old man accused of a hit-and-run collision that left a teenage e-bike rider critically injured made his first court appearance Thursday.
Investigators say Alan Reyes was driving a truck when he allegedly struck 16-year-old Jonathan Ramos, who is now hospitalized with severe injuries, including a damaged lung. Ramos’ mother, Maria Martinez, attended the arraignment, and said her son is still unable to breathe on his own.
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“He’s a very happy kid, a joy to have around,” Martinez said. “He’s just a great, respectful boy.”
Ramos was riding his e-bike home on Sept. 17 when he was hit by a truck near the intersection of Knoll and West Mission in San Marcos. Investigators said the driver left the scene without stopping…