E‑scooter rider speeding kills man on Targee
A 25-year-old e-scooter rider sped up Targee Street and hit a 58-year-old man crossing midblock. The man died from chest crush injuries. The rider was ejected and hurt his back after slamming into parked cars.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Targee Street hit a 58-year-old man who was crossing the roadway away from an intersection. Police recorded unsafe speed in the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries. The rider was ejected and reported back injuries. The scooter then hit two parked vehicles, including a pickup truck, on the arterial street.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 58; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Moped
DUALTRON; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed
Sedan
2000 HOND -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Right Rear Bumper; Damage: Right Rear Bumper
Truck
2011 FORD -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Left Rear Bumper; Damage: Left Rear Bumper
Where
Targee St & Pierce St, Staten Island
Press Articles
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