22-Year-Old Injured in Vehicle Accident in Melbourne
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: October 6, 2023
The 22-year-old was taken to the hospital.
One person was injured in a scooter accident that occurred on Thursday afternoon, as reported by the Melbourne police. The incident took place just before 1 p.m. when a tractor-trailer attempted to make a turn onto North Wickham Road and collided with a scooter rider who was crossing the road on a designated crosswalk. The victim, identified as a 22-year-old individual, was immediately transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
The Melbourne police have initiated an investigation into the crash to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. They will be examining factors such as visibility, traffic conditions, and any potential negligence on behalf of either party involved.
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Tags: Truck, Investigation, Injury, Orlando, Pedestrian, Hospital, Daytona Beach, Claremont, Scooter, Melbourne
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 22-year-old
- Vehicles:
- tractor-trailer, scooter
- State:
- Florida
- City:
- Melbourne
- Location:
- North Wickham Road crosswalk
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-10-05
- Time of Incident:
- Just before 1 p.m.
North Wickham Road crosswalk
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