Teen dies after Harlem scooter crash involving SUV driver
A 13-year-old boy riding an electric scooter died after a Thursday night Harlem crash involving a 61-year-old driver in a Chevrolet Tahoe, police told 1010 WINS.
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A 13-year-old boy riding a Razor MX350 electric scooter in Harlem died after a Thursday night crash involving a Chevrolet Tahoe at 112th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, police told 1010 WINS. A 14-year-old passenger on the scooter was treated for a leg injury and was in stable condition. Police said the 61-year-old driver of the Tahoe remained at the scene, and the investigation was continuing.
Police described a Thursday night crash in Harlem
Police told 1010 WINS the crash happened just after 8:45 p.m. as the 13-year-old rode west on 112th Street with a 14-year-old passenger. Police said the crash involved an oncoming 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe near Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.
The crash was reported at a busy Harlem boulevard
The crash was reported at 112th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in Harlem. The 1010 WINS account described Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard as busy.
One teen died and another was hospitalized
The 13-year-old was taken to an area hospital with a head injury and pronounced dead, officials said. The 14-year-old passenger was taken to a local hospital for a leg injury and was in stable condition.
The driver stayed at the scene as the investigation continued
Police said the 61-year-old driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe remained at the scene. A witness identified as William told 1010 WINS, "It's unfortunate."