PEORIA (25News Now) – a 50-year-old Bloomington man has died after an accident Friday involving an electric scooter and a van in Bloomington.
First responders were called about 10:30 a.m. to the 600 block of West Division Street. Due to the severity of the crash, the McLean County Reconstruction team was called to the scene.
The operator of the scooter was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the other vehicle did not sustain life-threatening injuries.
Assistant Police Chief James Clesson said the following in a release:
“Our thoughts are with everyone involved in this incident during this difficult time. A fatal crash is a tragedy that affects families and the entire community. The Accident Reconstruction Team is committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this crash.”
This crash remains under investigation, and no charges or citations have been filed. Anyone with information should contact the Bloomington Police Department at 309-820-8888.
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