AUBURN — A Lewiston man has been convicted of driving to endanger in connection with a 2024 crash that injured an Auburn boy.

Alberto Nafoia, 29, was found guilty during a bench trial Friday. He had denied the charge at his arraignment.

Police said that on Oct. 1, 2024, Nafoia struck the 7-year-old as the boy was walking in a crosswalk in front of Fairview Elementary School on Minot Avenue.

Investigators said a school crossing guard, holding up a stop sign equipped with flashing LED lights, had stepped out to stop traffic as Nafoia was approaching the crosswalk.

Nafoia, driving a Dodge Grand Caravan in a 15 mph zone, failed to see the crossing guard and drove into the boy.

The 7-year-old was treated for minor injuries at the scene before he was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. The boy has since recovered, police said.

Nafoia’s attorney had attempted to have the case dismissed. Instead, a bench trial was held on Jan. 16 during which the investigating police officers testified it was Nofia’s action that caused the crash.

Police had also submitted testimony from the crossing guard and other witnesses.

A sentencing date has not been set. Nafoia faces a fine of up to $575 and a license suspension for between 30 and 180 days.

“The Auburn Police Department remains committed to school zone safety and traffic enforcement,” police wrote in a press release, “and appreciates the continued cooperation of the community in helping keep our children safe.”