Last night, evening commuters in Denton faced unexpected delays as police shut down the Southbound lanes of Lakeview Blvd. following an accident involving a motorized scooter and a vehicle. According to a social media post by the City of Denton Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 5:48 p.m. and prompted officials to redirect traffic to Post Oak Blvd.
Racing to address the disruption, emergency services were on the scene where the individual aboard the scooter suffered injuries after being struck. The scooter rider's condition, who was promptly transported to the hospital, has not been disclosed. The police have not released any details regarding the vehicle's driver involved or the circumstances leading to the collision. Pending an investigation, witnesses to the crash were asked to come forward with any information.
The City of Denton Police Department updated at 6:21 p.m. last night, stating, "The roads are now clear," and normal traffic flow on Lakeview Blvd. resumed.
