Motorcyclist Turns Himself In After Nearly Hitting Elementary School Boy

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The 18-year-old motorcyclist that nearly hit an elementary school student after passing a stopped school bus turned himself him.

Authorities say he nearly hit a child in Iredell County after the boy got off a school bus. The six-year-old was seen crossing the street when the motorcyclist speeds by, ignoring the stop sign arm.

Ishmael Gonzalez, 18, of Davidson turned himself in. He was arrested and charged with passing a stopped school bus, careless and reckless driving, no motorcycle endorsement, and a registration violation.

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STATESVILLE, N.C. – The NC Highway Patrol is investigating after an elementary school student quickly dodged a motorcycle that passed a stopped school bus on Thursday, January 4th, according to a news release.

On average a stopped school bus is passed 40 times a day in Iredell County.

The superintendent’s office release the following statement:

“We want to remind our community to slow down and pay attention. Driving distracted is not worth someone’s life. If you see a stopped school bus with red flashing lights and extended stop arms, this indicates the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off the bus. Drivers must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.”