A 13-year-old boy died and a 14-year-old boy was hurt after the motorized scooter they were riding crashed with an SUV in Harlem. Authorities described it as a tragic crash that unfolded on a city street. Police responded in force as emergency crews worked at the scene.
According to police, the two teenagers were riding the motorized scooter together last night. They crashed head-on with a Chevy Tahoe, authorities said. The collision happened on a Harlem street, where investigators later gathered.
The 13-year-old boy died from a head injury, according to authorities. The severity of his injuries proved fatal despite the response at the scene. His death turned the crash into a tragedy for those who knew him.
The 14-year-old boy suffered a leg injury but was listed in stable condition. He was taken to the hospital, where he was expected to recover. His condition offered a measure of relief amid the loss of his companion.
Police said the crash happened just after 8:45 last night. The street was locked off as a large response from police and medical crews arrived. Investigators worked to document what had taken place.
The driver of the SUV was a 63-year-old man, according to authorities. Police said he had been making a left turn from Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard onto West 112th Street when the crash happened. The turn placed the vehicle in the path of the scooter, authorities said.
The driver stayed at the scene after the crash, police said, and no charges have been filed. Investigators continued to look into exactly how the collision occurred. Authorities indicated the inquiry was ongoing as they pieced together the events.