New York

One Person Killed in Electric Scooter Accident at Central Ave and Palmetto St in Brooklyn, NY

Published on: June 17, 2022

Date of Accident
June 16, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Central Ave & Palmetto St, Brooklyn, NY, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at Central Ave and Palmetto St in Brooklyn, NY on June 16th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 11:45 a.m. According to investigators, a box truck was headed southbound when it turned left on Palmetto Street. A southbound electric scooter traveling in a bike lane is said to have collided with the truck during the turn, ejecting the 49-year-old rider from the bike. That individual was also struck by either the box truck or the bike after ejection and taken to an area hospital with injuries they died from. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New York Police Department
Vehicles Involved
Electric Scooter, Box Truck
Road/Highway
Central Ave and Palmetto St
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Box truck collided with an electric scooter

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