Crash Kills E-Scooter Driver In South Jersey: Authorities

VINELAND, NJ — A 45-year-old man was killed after another driver hit him on an electronic scooter (e-scooter) Thursday, the Vineland Police Department said.

At around 11:11 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of E Chestnut Avenue and S Seventh Street for a report of a vehicle that hit an e-scooter.

Karon S. Evans, 37, of Vineland, was driving a black 2007 Mercury Mountaineer east in the outside lane along E Chestnut Avenue behind another vehicle.

He then moved to the inside lane and hit Angel Tirado, of Vineland, who was also driving east on the e-scooter.

Tirado was left with critical injuries and taken to Inspira Hospital of Vineland, where he later died.

No criminal charges have been filed.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has other information is asked to contact (856) 691-4111 (ext. 4942) with a reference to Case 26-56170.

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