MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) – A driver accused of hitting a nine-year-old Medina boy in March will appear in court Monday morning for a plea change.

Shyrene Michelle Vargas is charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian turning left on a green light, no valid driver’s license and driving under suspension. and driving under FRA suspension (financial responsibility).

The judge appointed her a public defender and ordered her to return to court on April 10.

Medina police said that on March 19 around 8:30 a.m., Vargas hit Landon McKay while he was crossing the street with his brother on his way to school.

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Landon was sent to Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

As a result of the accident, the city of Medina is considering possible safety improvements at the city center square.

Vargas is expected to appear again in Medina Municipal Court at 8:45 a.m

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