E-scooter rider seriously injured in Norwalk crash
The e-scooter rider suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital.
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A serious crash involving an e-scooter left a rider hospitalized in Norwalk Tuesday night.
Police said the crash happened just after 9 p.m. at the intersection of Strawberry Hill Avenue and County Street.
The e-scooter rider suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital.
Police said the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
A specialized crash investigation unit is working to determine exactly what happened.
Officials say e-bikes and e-scooters are surging in popularity, alongside an alarming spike in crashes and injuries associated with their use.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, emergency department visits nationwide for injuries caused by e-bikes and e-scooters rose from 37,300 in 2017 to 149,100 in 2024, a 300% increase. Over that period, at least 533 people were killed, with fatalities rising from five in 2017 to 135 in 2024.
