Overnight e‑scooter crash leaves rider unconscious
A 59-year-old Segway rider went straight on E 53rd Street overnight and hit something head-on. He was thrown off, knocked unconscious, and suffered internal and head injuries as police recorded pedestrian or cyclist confusion in the crash.
What We Know
A 59-year-old man riding a Segway e-scooter southbound on 2nd Avenue at East 53rd Street crashed head-on overnight and was ejected. According to the police report, he was knocked unconscious and suffered internal and head injuries. Police recorded “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor in the crash. No other people were listed as injured.
People
Other Motorized killed
Age 59; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Moped
SEGWAY; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Illnes
Where
E 53rd St & 2nd Ave, Manhattan
Press Articles
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