Electric Scooters
Electric Scooter Accident With Head Injuries Reported in Manhattan
EAST HARLEM, MANHATTAN - According to an online accident report posted on pix11.com, an 86-year-old woman was seriously injured after she was struck by an electric scooter. The 86-year-old woman was attempting to cross a Manhattan street when she was hit. the incident report states that the e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old woman, … [Read more...] about Electric Scooter Accident With Head Injuries Reported in Manhattan
Revel Moped Accidents
Officials State Revel Mopeds Are 69 Times Deadlier than Citi Bikes According to an online news story on nypost.com, officials have stated that Revel mopeds been involved in 69 times as many fatal scooter accident deaths per million trips than Citi Bike. In just the past few months this year, three moped users plus one … [Read more...] about Revel Moped Accidents
How Electric Scooters Cause Catastrophic Injuries
New York City, like other major cities across the United States, have experienced companies offering electric bikes and scooters for rent. The idea originated from rideshare companies who seek to expand its market reach to places where vehicular traffic is highly congested, like in New York City, to increase personal mobility … [Read more...] about How Electric Scooters Cause Catastrophic Injuries
Revel’s New Safety Improvements May Put Their Mopeds Back on New York City Streets
NEW YORK, NY - According to an online news report on cbslocal.com, Revel, a moped-sharing company, submitted its plan the make their services safer to city officials. According to the news report, Mayor Bill de Blasio has received the proposed safety guidelines and improvements to determine if the company may resume its New York City … [Read more...] about Revel’s New Safety Improvements May Put Their Mopeds Back on New York City Streets
40,000 E-Scooters Injuries in Four Years
USA- Usatoday.com writes that electronic scooters are leading to problems, dangers, and controversy in many cities across the nation. The use of such devices has been increasing, and with it, the number of injuries has been spiking. Over the course of four years, the number of injury reports jumped by triple The study looked at … [Read more...] about 40,000 E-Scooters Injuries in Four Years
E-Scooters Cause Disturbing Number of Accidents
USA- Cnbc.com writes that electronic scooters are causing issues in many cities throughout the United States. The small transportation or recreation vehicles are popular as a fun way to dart through city centers. Sadly, the fun often comes to an abrupt stop when a person is involved in an accident. One scooter injury victim … [Read more...] about E-Scooters Cause Disturbing Number of Accidents
Electric Bikes and Scooters on the Horizon for New York City
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A potential candidate for mayor of New York recognizes the danger that pedestrians and bike riders face getting around the City. The putative candidate said that it is time for New York to break its dependence on motor vehicles to transport people around New York City’s five boroughs. Electric bikes and now electric … [Read more...] about Electric Bikes and Scooters on the Horizon for New York City
Man Driving Motor Scooter on I-75 Seriously Injured in Crash
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A 32-year-old Tampa man sustained severe injuries in a collision with a sports utility vehicle on Interstate-75. The accident reportedly took place just before morning rush hour in Hillsborough County according to the TBreporter.com. Florida Highway Patrol troopers cited both the driver of a Toyota minivan … [Read more...] about Man Driving Motor Scooter on I-75 Seriously Injured in Crash
Two-Teenage Girls Killed in Tampa Scooter Crash
TAMPA, FL – According to Wfla.com, two teenagers died in a crash on Saturday, January 12, 2019, when their scooter hit a pickup truck. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash took place at about 4:30 in the afternoon in Tampa. The vehicles collided at Garland Court and Florida Avenue. A 17-year-old girl was driving the … [Read more...] about Two-Teenage Girls Killed in Tampa Scooter Crash
