West Melbourne store owner accused of intentionally hitting a 14-year-old boy with car

A West Melbourne convenience store owner is facing two felony charges after police say he intentionally hit a 14-year-old boy riding an electric bike, then drove away without calling for help.Police identified the store owner as 32-year-old Kavan Patel, who owns the Corner Store on Wickham Road.According to investigators, the incident began at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, when Patel received an alert that someone was attempting to break into his convenience store.Police responded to investigate the attempted burglary and began searching for a suspect.During their search, officers found a 14-year-old boy matching the suspect’s description lying unresponsive in a ditch. Investigators later learned Patel had followed the teenager from his store to the intersection of Cocoanut Grove and Olive Grove avenues.According to the arrest affidavit, Patel admitted to intentionally striking the teenager with his vehicle while traveling approximately 30 mph.Police say Patel then drove away without stop