11-Year-Old Boy Hit By Car – 19th Ave. & 81 St. Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
An 11-year-old boy was hit by a car while riding an electric scooter on 19th Avenue and 81st Street around 8:00 pm on Wednesday night. (NY 12 News) (Pix 11) (Citizen app)
The boy is in critical condition in the hospital. He has serious head and body injuries.
Say some prayers that this little boy is alright. We haven’t heard any elected leaders in Bensonhurst speak about him. Andrew Gounardes should have.
The press wrote that the car had the right of way (meaning the boy drove out into traffic unexpectedly). The driver stayed at the scene.
The news mentioned the boy wasn’t wearing a helmet.
The law says helmets are recommended for all e-scooter riders, and required for 16 and 17 year olds. (NYC Site with info)
Many people who own scooters don’t know the rules. There needs to be a license for motorized riders.
In 2020, Councilman Brannan voted YES to allow scooters. Since then Brannan has not changed the law after seeing how many problems and accidents have been caused by scooters becoming legal without accountability. (See here)
Some parents are riding on these motorized vehicles with a child. Why didn’t Brannan amend the bill for safety?
Hugs,
marlene
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