Police: Scooter driver killed in crash with delivery truck

Police say an electric scooter struck the back tire of a delivery truck in Bushwick on Wednesday morning, leaving the driver of the scooter dead.

News 12 Staff

Jun 15, 2022, 9:53 PM

Updated 901 days ago

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Police say an electric scooter struck the back tire of a delivery truck in Bushwick on Wednesday morning, leaving the driver of the scooter dead.
NYPD says the incident took place just before noon. The victim, a 49-year-old male, was turning left onto Palmetto Street when he struck the back tire of a delivery truck.
Authorities told News 12 that the victim was wearing his helmet during the crash. It is unknown if the driver of the delivery vehicle is facing charges at this time.