Teen Hospitalized in Collision Between Electric Scooter and Mercedes in Niagara Falls

A teenager was hospitalized Friday morning following a crash involving an electric scooter and a car on Walnut Avenue.

According to Niagara Falls Police, officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Walnut Avenue at approximately 10:46am on April 18th. The incident involved a 2009 Mercedes sedan and an eastbound electric scooter operated by a 17-year-old male.

Police say the 32-year-old driver of the Mercedes was traveling westbound on Walnut Avenue and was attempting to make a right turn into the Coastal gas station when the collision occurred. The scooter and vehicle collided near the entrance of the gas station.

The teenager, who was not wearing a helmet or other protective gear, sustained head and leg injuries in the crash. He was transported to Erie County Medical Center where he is receiving treatment. His current condition is unknown.

The driver of the Mercedes was uninjured and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation being conducted by the department’s Crash Investigation Unit. No charges have been filed at this time.

Teen Hospitalized in Collision Between Electric Scooter and Mercedes in Niagara Falls