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Two Teens Struck While Riding Electric Scooters in Central Phoenix

Police are investigating to determine how the collision happened as city officials note a recent cluster of severe traffic crashes.

Overview

  • Two teenage boys riding electric scooters were hit near 16th Street and Indian School Road around 8 p.m. on Thursday and were taken to hospitals for treatment.
  • Officials have given conflicting descriptions of the youths' condition with the fire department saying they were transported in critical condition and police later describing their injuries as not life-threatening.
  • Phoenix police say the driver stayed at the scene, showed no signs of impairment, and officers are completing an active investigation into the collision.
  • Local video from the scene showed a damaged SUV, which responders turned over to Phoenix Police for evidence and further examination.
  • The crash comes during a series of recent serious collisions in Phoenix and could prompt increased scrutiny of street safety, enforcement and driver conduct in the area.