A woman riding an electric scooter was injured and fined after colliding with an Audi on a pedestrian crossing in Mokotów, Warsaw, on September 18.
Incident Details
On September 18, around 10:00 AM, a collision occurred between an electric scooter rider and an Audi on the intersection of Wołoska and Domaniewska streets.
The police held the scooter rider responsible for the incident and issued her a fine; medical assistance was provided by the emergency services.
Circumstances of the Collision
The incident took place on a marked pedestrian crossing where no bike lane was designated.
According to preliminary findings, the scooter rider was traveling through the crossing where she was not supposed to, as there was no designated bike path.
Emergency Response and Charges
The police and emergency services intervened at the scene. The emergency team provided medical assistance to the injured woman.
The police conducted an investigation to fully reconstruct the course of the collision.
Traffic Regulations Reminder
Riding a bike or electric scooter through a pedestrian crossing is prohibited if there is no designated bike path or if it is closed.
In such cases, riders are required to dismount and walk as pedestrians.