66-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit by E-Scooter in Madrid, Rider Flees Scene
Madrid — A 66-year-old man was seriously injured on Wednesday evening after being struck by an electric scooter in the Puente de Vallecas district of the Spanish capital. The rider involved fled the scene immediately after the incident, according to local authorities.
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Emergency services reported that the collision occurred at around 7:30 p.m. on Poeta Miguel Hernández Street, located in Puente de Vallecas. The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently under investigation.
Severe Injuries and Emergency Response
The victim was hit while in a lane designated for bicycles and pedestrians. As a result of the impact, he sustained multiple serious injuries, including trauma to the head, chest, and abdomen.
Medical personnel from SAMUR-Protección Civil treated the man at the scene, stabilizing him before transferring him to a nearby hospital. He remains hospitalized in serious condition.
Police Investigation Underway
Officers from the Madrid Municipal Police attended the scene and have launched an investigation to identify the scooter rider and determine the exact cause of the incident.
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Authorities have not yet released further details, but the case has renewed concerns about road safety and the regulation of electric scooters in busy urban areas.
