ST. LOUIS, MO – A woman on a scooter was hurt Friday after being struck by a vehicle downtown, according to KSDK.
The accident happened near the intersection of North 7th Street and Washington Avenue, a little after midnight. The victim was riding a Bird scooter when a vehicle driven by a 23-year-old man collided with her.
The woman was taken to the hospital with non-critical injuries and is expected to survive.
The driver stayed at the scene after the collision and cooperated with authorities.
The identities of the victim and the driver have not yet been released.
Police continue to investigate the collision.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in an accident while riding a scooter, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to reduce unnecessary pedestrian injuries or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis pedestrian accident attorneys.
