BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP, MN — An 11-year-old boy died on October 7 after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter, according to authorities.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported that Kai Yoo, from Stillwater, succumbed to his injuries days after the incident. The crash occurred in the morning near 40th Street North and Paradise Avenue North, and he was subsequently transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
Yoo was a sixth grader at St. Croix Preparatory Academy. In a statement, the school expressed its profound sadness, stating, “Kai was a valued member of the Prep community, and his loss has deeply affected our students, staff, and families.”
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, according to the sheriff's office.
No further details regarding the circumstances of the crash or vehicle involvement were immediately available.