Multiple Scooter Crashes Cause Serious Injuries in Stamford, Santa Barbara, Tenerife
Multiple Scooter Crashes Cause Serious Injuries in Stamford, Santa Barbara, Tenerife

Multiple Scooter Crashes Cause Serious Injuries in Stamford, Santa Barbara, Tenerife

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A 46-year-old man in Stamford was seriously injured after being struck by a 2011 BMW driven by a 17-year-old while riding a stand-up scooter on Hope Street. The man was thrown from the scooter, which was heavily damaged, and sustained very serious but non-life-threatening injuries; he was wearing a helmet and was hospitalized. The driver initially left the scene but returned shortly afterward and cooperated with police, with no charges filed as the investigation continues. In Santa Barbara, a scooter crash occurred late at night at a busy intersection, with at least one person injured and receiving emergency medical treatment; the circumstances and involvement of other vehicles remain under investigation. Similarly, in Tenerife, a 34-year-old man was hospitalized after losing control of his electric scooter and crashing, amid rising scooter-related accidents and ongoing law enforcement efforts to address unsafe scooter use. These incidents highlight the growing safety concerns for scooter riders, especially during nighttime and in areas with traffic conflicts.

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