Man Dies After Hit-and-Run by E-Scooter

A fatal hit-and-run incident involving an electric scooter occurred in Koreatown, Los Angeles, resulting in the death of 65-year-old Donny Kim. He was struck by a woman on an e-scooter while walking on the sidewalk after dinner with his wife. Kim suffered a traumatic brain injury and succumbed to his injuries two days later despite initially refusing hospitalization. The female rider, described as wearing a pink shirt, fled the scene alongside another man on a scooter, prompting an investigation by the LAPD. Kim's family is seeking justice and safety improvements regarding electric scooter regulations, highlighting a growing public concern over the dangers posed by these vehicles on sidewalks. The incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of scooter laws, as injuries related to e-scooters have been rising significantly.