Motorized scooter crash kills woman in Northeast Philadelphia
- A 48-year-old woman on a motorized scooter was involved in a fatal crash with a Kia SUV at Frankford Avenue and Academy Road.
- The woman was part of a group riding dirtbikes and scooters, while the driver of the SUV remained at the scene.
- The incident underscores the need for increased awareness and safety measures for all road users.
A tragic incident occurred in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday night when a 48-year-old woman riding a motorized scooter was fatally injured in a collision with a Kia SUV. The accident took place shortly after 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Frankford Avenue and Academy Road. According to police reports, the woman was traveling northbound on Frankford Avenue when the 20-year-old driver of the SUV, heading southbound, made a left turn onto Academy Road, resulting in the collision that knocked her off her scooter. Witnesses indicated that the woman was part of a group of five or six individuals riding dirtbikes and other motorized scooters prior to the crash. Following the incident, the other riders fled the scene, leaving the woman behind. Emergency responders arrived promptly, but despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after 9:53 p.m. The driver of the Kia remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Police Chief Inspector Scott Small provided details about the crash, emphasizing the need for further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation will likely focus on the actions of both the driver and the group of riders. This incident raises concerns about the safety of motorized scooters and the behavior of drivers in busy intersections. As authorities continue to investigate, the community mourns the loss of the woman, highlighting the importance of road safety for all users, including those on scooters and bikes.