NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Niagara Falls Police are investigating a crash after an electric scooter ran a red light and was struck by a turning vehicle on Friday afternoon.
Around 5:30 p.m., police arrived at the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and 47th Street to investigate a crash involving a vehicle and an electric scooter.
According to police, a 2009 Buick was traveling west on Niagara Falls Boulevard when it attempted to make a left turn onto 47th Street.
A 62-year-old man was riding an electric scooter eastbound when it struck the vehicle at a right angle.
According to multiple witnesses, the Buick had a green light and a left turn arrow at the time of the crash, while the scooter passed through a red light.
The scooter operator was not wearing a helmet and suffered serious head injuries. He was taken to ECMC and rushed into surgery.
The crash is under invesigation and charges are pending.
