Vineland Man Dies After E-Scooter Struck by Vehicle
- A 45-year-old Vineland man died after his e-scooter was struck Thursday night
- The accident happened near East Chestnut Ave. and South 7th Street
- No criminal charges have been filed
Vineland, N.J. — A 45-year-old Vineland man is dead after the electric scooter he was riding was struck by a vehicle on East Chestnut Avenue late Thursday night.
Angel Tirado was taken to Inspira Hospital of Vineland with life-threatening injuries and later died as a result of the crash.
Vineland Police say they responded to the area of East Chestnut Avenue and South 7th Street around 11:11 PM.
Investigators determined that a black 2007 Mercury Mountaineer driven by 37-year-old Karon S. Evans of Vineland was traveling eastbound in the outside lane behind another vehicle when it switched to the inside lane and struck Tirado, who was also traveling eastbound on an e-scooter.
No criminal charges have been filed.
The investigation has been turned over to the Vineland Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone with information is asked to call (856) 691-4111.
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