Crime & Safety
Teen On Scooter Dies In Alexandria Crash: Police
A teen on a scooter sustained life-threatening injuries from a crash and later died, according to Alexandria Police.
UPDATE: Alexandria Police confirmed the teen in the scooter crash has died. A GoFundMe fundraiser for the family raised over $23,000 and is now closed.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A teen riding a scooter was injured in a crash in West End Alexandria Saturday, according to Alexandria Police.
The crash happened around 10:17 p.m. Saturday at North Beauregard Street and Sanger Avenue. Police say the 16-year-old scooter rider was turning left from southbound North Beauregard Street onto Sanger Avenue when a northbound black Toyota RAV-4 struck him.
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The teen was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries in critical condition. The driver of the Toyota RAV-4 remained on the scene. Police have not announced any charges.
The police department's Crash Reconstruction Team continues to investigate the crash. Any witnesses with information can contact Officer Wes Vitale at 703-746-6178, wesley.vitale@alexandriava.gov, or the police non-emergency number at 703-746-4444.
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