Recent Scooter Accidents Raise Safety Concerns

Multiple scooter-related accidents occurred recently across different locations. In Chicago, two children riding an electric scooter were hit by a van, with the 7-year-old girl in serious condition, while the 12-year-old boy is in fair condition. In Suisun City, a 22-year-old woman was arrested for a hit-and-run after striking two individuals on scooters, injuring a 17-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man. In New London, Connecticut, Raymond Getty, 68, died from injuries sustained in a collision between two scooters, with the incident still under investigation. Additionally, a motorcyclist in Peterborough, UK, sustained non-serious facial injuries after a collision with a car. These incidents highlight the dangers faced by those on scooters and motorcycles, underscoring the need for increased safety measures.