ESSEX, Mass. —

Essex police say a miscommunication between an officer and a driver accused of striking an 11-year-old electric scooter rider on Thursday led to a brief search for the motorist.

On Oct. 23, a silver Mercedes collided with the juvenile riding an electric scooter on Western Avenue and Pond Street.

The driver flagged down an officer in the area, but after a brief discussion, the driver left the scene, according to police.

The 11-year-old was not seriously injured.

On Friday, the driver of the Mercedes came to the police station and was cooperative, according to investigators.

No charges have been issued.

“Any time a vehicle collides with anything or anyone, no matter how slight or severe, the driver must remain on scene for identification and documentation purposes," an

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