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Fatal Scooter Crash Shocks Whitehorse
4 Aug
Summary
- One person died, another injured in an SUV and scooter collision.
- The incident occurred Saturday evening in Whitehorse's Copper Ridge.
- Police investigation underway, no criminal offense identified yet.
A tragic collision occurred on Lazulite Drive at Garnet Crescent in Whitehorse on Saturday evening, involving an SUV and an electric kick scooter. The incident, which happened just after 7 p.m., resulted in the death of one person who was on the scooter. A second individual also on the scooter sustained injuries and was transported out of the territory for medical treatment.
Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and medical personnel, responded to the scene. A section of Lazulite Drive was temporarily closed for several hours while the investigation and recovery efforts took place. The RCMP and the territory's coroner are jointly investigating the incident. As of Monday, authorities have stated they have not found any indications of a criminal offense related to the collision.
