A tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening as a 58-year-old pedestrian, Jose Luis Gomez-Guallazaca, was struck and killed by an e-scooter in Staten Island. The crash happened around 7:40 p.m. on Targee Street, outside of the designated crosswalk, when a 25-year-old man operated the electric ride. Despite being thrown from the scooter himself, the operator survived and is in stable condition. Gomez-Guallazaca suffered extensive trauma and was pronounced dead shortly after at Richmond University Medical Center. No charges have been filed as the investigation remains ongoing.
A 58-year-old pedestrian, Jose Luis Gomez-Guallazaca, was fatally struck by an e-scooter in Staten Island while crossing the street outside of a crosswalk.
The e-scooter, operated by a 25-year-old man, collided with Gomez-Guallazaca around 7:40 p.m., resulting in severe trauma to the pedestrian.
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