An 81‑year‑old woman collided with a truck while riding an electric scooter in Koszalin, Poland, on October 3 before noon.
Incident Details
On the morning of Friday, October 3, an 81‑year‑old electric‑scooter rider failed to notice a stopped truck on Wenedów Street in Koszalin, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, and collided with it with significant force.
Alcohol Tests Show No Influence
Police officers tested both the scooter rider and the 55‑year‑old truck driver with an alcohol meter; both tested sober.
Police Assign Fault to Scooter Rider
According to the municipal police commander, the scooter rider was at fault for the collision, but no serious injuries resulted from the incident.
Police Urge Scooter Riders to Exercise Caution
The Koszalin police issued a warning to all electric‑scooter users, reminding them that the devices are motorised vehicles and that riders must comply with traffic laws, adjust speed to road conditions, and observe safety rules. Police statistics show 847 scooter‑related incidents from the start of 2025 to September 1, with 7 deaths and 778 injuries.