Kid Fighting For Life After E-Scooter Crash In NJ, Authorities Say

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ — A child is fighting for their life after a crash involving an electronic scooter (e-scooter) and another vehicle on Tuesday, the West Deptford Township Police Department said.

At around 7 p.m., officers and medical emergency crews responded to the intersection of Hessian Avenue and Taft Avenue for a reported vehicle crash with injuries.

Two kids were riding an e-scooter when it crashed with a car in the road.

One child was left with critical injuries. Both were taken to Cooper Hospital and were still being treated as of Wednesday morning.

The driver of the other vehicle stayed at the scene of the crash and cooperated with authorities before being taken to Inspira Hospital with minor injuries, according to officials.

Overhead footage captured by ABC showed the broken scooter lying in the middle of the road.

The crash is still under review.

Anyone with information is asked to contact (856) 853-4599.

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