Brooklyn, NY – Scooterist Struck by Vehicle at Vanderbilt Ave & St Marks Ave

Brooklyn, NY – Scooterist Struck by Vehicle at Vanderbilt Ave & St Marks Ave

Posted by: Joanne Holcomb on February 24, 2023

Brooklyn, NY (February 24, 2023) – A person who was riding a scooter was reportedly injured after being hit by an unspecified type of motor vehicle in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. The collision happened at approximately 9:14 a.m. on Friday morning, February 24th.

Brooklyn, NY – Scooterist Struck by Vehicle at Vanderbilt Ave & St Marks Ave

Authorities who reported on the collision stated that an unidentified scooterist was traveling at or near the crossroads of Vanderbilt and St. Marks Avenues when a vehicle entered the intersection. The driver of the vehicle struck the scooterist, and the impact of the collision knocked the rider to the ground.

Either a person involved in the crash or a nearby witness called 911. Dispatchers immediately sent paramedics and police to the scene to secure the area and assist the victim.

The injured victim was taken to a nearby medical facility to undergo treatment for sustained injuries, but their present condition has not been reported.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation at this time.

Our thoughts are with the victim and their family. We hope for their full recovery.