A person was killed after the scooter he was driving struck a automobile in New Fort on Sunday, Delaware State Police mentioned.
The accident occurred at 8:46 p.m. on New Fort Avenue on the intersection with Memorial Drive.
A person was driving a Tifgalop Ok-8 electrical scooter touring southbound on New Fort Avenue towards Memorial Drive when the entrance of the scooter struck the suitable aspect of a 2015 Honda Accord, which was trying to make a left flip onto Memorial from the northbound left lane of New Fort, police mentioned in a brand new launch.
Police mentioned the driving force of the Honda was unable to see the scooter because the space was darkish on the time of the crash and the scooter had inadequate lighting. The driving force of the scooter was not carrying a security helmet or reflective clothes, police mentioned.
The person driving the scooter was transported to an space hospital, the place he was pronounced lifeless. His title is being withheld till his household is notified, police mentioned.
The driving force of the Honda, a 50-year-old lady from Wilmington, was transported to an space hospital for analysis.
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The roadway was closed for about three hours whereas police investigated.
Anybody with data on the accident is requested to name state police at 302-365-8486. Info additionally might be supplied by sending a non-public Fb message to the Delaware State Police or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
This text initially appeared on Delaware Information Journal: Man killed in scooter accident in New Castle on Sunday: Police
