Erie, PA (April 29, 2025) – A man riding an electric scooter was hospitalized Monday afternoon after a collision with a car in Erie, authorities reported.

The crash occurred around 1:18 p.m. on April 28 at the intersection of West 11th Street and Plum Street. According to Erie police at the scene, the scooter and car collided, after which the driver of the car lost control and crashed into a nearby building.

Emergency crews evaluated the building for structural damage, but initial assessments indicated that the building was not at risk of collapse.

The scooter rider, identified as a man in his 30s, was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Fortunately, police stated that his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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