Lede: One person was injured in a crash involving an electric scooter and a car in Des Moines on Monday morning.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. on 34th Street near Hickman Road. Authorities confirmed that the injured individual was transported to a local hospital, but their identity has not been released.
According to officials, the collision involved one electric scooter and one car. Emergency response teams were on scene to assist, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Witnesses reported increasing incidents involving electric scooters, with emergency room visits surging in Iowa in recent years. UnityPoint Health noted nearly 80 scooter-related injuries so far in 2023.
No details regarding the conditions of those involved in the crash have been made public. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.