A teenager and a child were both seriously injured this week when they were struck by a utility truck while riding an electronic scooter, commonly referred to as an e-scooter. The accident occurred Tuesday morning at the intersection of Ira and Fletcher Streets in southwest Atlanta’s Pittsburgh neighborhood, when the 18 and 9-year-old boys were crossing the street on the scooter.
Police reported that the driver remained on the scene and was cooperating with the investigation. The boys were transported to the hospital for treatment of their injuries, and no charges were expected to be filed.
Due to stricter regulations in the Atlanta metro area, there are far fewer rentable e-scooters to be found on the streets of Atlanta these days. However, scooters remain a popular mode of transportation for younger individuals.
Riders should note that Atlanta prohibits riding scooters on city roadways after 9 pm and must be operated in the bike lane or on the far right edge of the travel lane. E-scooters should not be used on sidewalks and only one rider should be aboard the scooter at a time. Scooter riders are barred from using their cell phones while operating the device.
In spite of the regulations placed on riders, e-scooters remain a permissible form of transportation on Atlanta roadways, and riders are owed the same duty of care as other roadway users are.
What this means is that if you are injured as a result of an e-scooter accident in Atlanta that was caused by the careless or reckless actions of a driver, you can seek compensation for the expenses and psychological impacts of your injury by filing a legal claim against the auto insurance policy of that driver.
Let an experienced accident attorney from Cambre & Associates, LLC, explain this process to you during a free case evaluation.
The rise in pedestrian deaths in Georgia has been alarming. A recent spike in pedestrian deaths in Georgia highlights the dangers faced by those on foot and using alternative modes of transport like e-scooters.
One tragic incident involved a pedestrian killed in DeKalb County in an accident involving a utility truck, emphasizing the severe consequences of such accidents.
Another heartbreaking case involved a Macon teen who was hit and killed on the roadside, underscoring the importance of road safety for all users.
Understanding the risks and regulations can help prevent such incidents and ensure that everyone, including e-scooter riders, can share the road safely.