My name is Megan, and I am the mother of Carson Farias.

Nineteen weeks ago, my entire world shattered when my 14-year-old son was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bike. Carson was more than a name on an accident report.

He was my baby. A brother. A friend. A boy with a beautiful heart, big dreams, and an entire lifetime ahead of him. He loved fishing, riding his bike, making people laugh, and spending time with the people he loved. He had so many memories left to make, milestones left to reach, and a future he never got the chance to experience.

Carson was only 14 years old. He deserved to grow up. He deserved to come home that day.

Instead of watching my son become a young man, I now visit his memorial, hold onto his belongings, and watch sunsets wishing I could have just one more moment with my child.

But alongside the unimaginable grief of losing my son, I am carrying another burden. The burden of unanswered questions surrounding his death.

The Unanswered Questions
Since Carson's death, serious concerns have arisen regarding the investigation and discrepancies within the initial crash report.

The report contains information that conflicts with what our family understands about the circumstances of the collision.

These discrepancies include information regarding Carson's helmet and the posted speed limit at the location where he was struck.

The initial report indicates a speed limit of 45 mph, while the posted speed limit at the location was 35 mph.

The report also states that Carson was not wearing a helmet. However, I have Carson's helmet, and it is scuffed, cracked and tells a story. These discrepancies deserve careful examination and clarification.

The vehicle that struck and killed my 14-year-old son was reportedly declared a total loss.

Given the severity of this collision, I believe it is essential that every available piece of evidence be thoroughly examined and every reasonable effort made to establish exactly what happened.

There are also significant questions about whether all available physical, electronic, and witness evidence was properly collected, preserved, and examined.

These are not minor concerns to a mother who has buried her child.

When a 14-year-old boy loses his life, every detail matters.

Every piece of evidence matters. Every unanswered question deserves attention.

We are not asking anyone to jump to conclusions or assume guilt.

We are asking for a complete, thorough, transparent, and impartial review of the circumstances surrounding Carson's death.

An Investigation Approaching Closure While Questions Remain
Recently, the investigating officer advised me that he intended to close his investigation and forward the case to his sergeant for review.

He also expressed his conclusion that criminal charges were not warranted.

As Carson's mother, hearing those words was devastating, especially when significant questions surrounding my son's death remain unanswered.

I understand that investigations must follow proper procedures and that criminal charges must be supported by evidence.

However, I believe that before any final determination is made, every available piece of evidence should be thoroughly examined, every discrepancy addressed, and every reasonable investigative avenue pursued.

How can a mother have confidence that her child's death has been fully investigated when important questions remain unresolved?

My son cannot speak for himself. So I will speak for him.

I will continue asking questions, seeking answers, and advocating for the truth.

Carson deserves an investigation that leaves no reasonable question unanswered.

What We Are Demanding
We, the undersigned, respectfully call upon the appropriate Florida State Attorney's Office, the Florida Highway Patrol, and responsible investigative authorities to:

1. Conduct a thorough, independent, and impartial review of the investigation into Carson Farias's death before a final determination is made.
2. Ensure that all available evidence has been properly preserved and examined, including relevant physical, electronic, and witness evidence.
3. Address discrepancies and unanswered questions within the official crash report, including information concerning Carson's helmet and the posted speed limit.
4. Thoroughly evaluate whether distracted driving, speeding, or other traffic violations contributed to the collision, based on the available evidence.
5. Review the investigative findings and determine whether additional investigative steps are necessary before the case reaches its final conclusion.
6. Pursue appropriate criminal charges if supported by the evidence, ensuring that any charging decision follows a complete and impartial review.

We are not asking for special treatment. We are asking for truth, transparency, accountability, and justice.

A Mother's Plea

A mother should never have to beg for answers about how her child died. But here I am.

I will never get another hug from Carson. I will never hear him walk through our front door again.

I will never watch him graduate, fall in love, or become the man he was supposed to be.

My family will spend the rest of our lives missing someone who should still be here.

There is an empty place in our home, at our dinner table, and in every moment of our lives.

Nothing will ever bring Carson back. But I refuse to let his story become just another statistic.

Carson deserved to come home that day. He deserved to grow up, chase his dreams, and experience all the beautiful moments life had waiting for him.

And now, he deserves an investigation that is thorough, fair, and complete.

This is not about revenge. This is about ensuring that a child's life is treated with the seriousness it deserves.

It is about accountability. It is about making our roads safer for every child who rides a bicycle.

It is about making sure another family does not have to experience the unimaginable heartbreak of burying their child. And above all, it is about a 14-year-old boy named Carson whose life mattered.

PLEASE STAND WITH CARSON! I am asking you, from one parent's heart to another, to please stand beside our family.

SIGN this petition. SHARE Carson's story. HELP us demand answers.

Every signature represents another voice standing up for a 14-year-old boy who can no longer speak for himself. Every share helps carry Carson's name further.

Every person who stands with us reminds those reviewing this case that Carson was not just another number or another accident report.

If this were your child, wouldn't you want every question answered?

Wouldn't you want to know that every available piece of evidence had been examined before a final decision was made?

Wouldn't you fight for them?

His name is CARSON FARIAS. He was only 14 years old.

His life mattered. His story matters. And we will never stop saying his name.