Overview

• Mattviel’s uncle Ivan Rodriguez publicly thanked neighbors during a gathering at the crash site on Tuesday evening, as Mayor John McCann offered prayers for the grieving family.
• The open police investigation has yet to result in charges against the 55-year-old driver, who stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers.
• Two GoFundMe campaigns have raised more than $50,000 to assist with funeral costs and support the Rodriguez family.
• City Council last week passed the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit under-12s from operating electric scooters and is preparing a final vote.
• Community leaders have scheduled a candlelight vigil for Thursday and a ceremonial event at Friday’s Little League season opener.