The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a scooter and a vehicle that occurred early Friday morning at the intersection of SE Crosstown Parkway and SE Sandia Drive.Authorities say a 49-year-old male riding a scooter was struck by a vehicle and sustained severe injuries. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.The intersection remains closed as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact 911, Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at (800) 273-8477, or Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Applebaum at 772-871-5000.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —
The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a scooter and a vehicle that occurred early Friday morning at the intersection of SE Crosstown Parkway and SE Sandia Drive.
Authorities say a 49-year-old male riding a scooter was struck by a vehicle and sustained severe injuries. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The intersection remains closed as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact 911, Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at (800) 273-8477, or Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Applebaum at 772-871-5000.