A tragic incident in St. Cloud has prompted a police investigation after a person riding an electric scooter was fatally struck by a vehicle. The accident, which occurred on Old Canoe Creek Road, led to the closure of traffic lanes as reported by WFTV. The St. Cloud Police Department (SCPD) has since been advising motorists to use Nolte Road as an alternative route until the area is cleared and deemed safe for transit.
In the wake of the crash, local authorities have been seeking information from the public to identify the hit-and-run driver responsible for the death of the scooter rider. The St. Cloud police utilized social media as a platform, urging anyone with information to come forward. "If you have any information about a man who was struck and killed while riding an electric scooter on Old Canoe Creek Road north of Clay Whaley Road earlier tonight, we want to hear from you," the official SCPD page stated. These details were first mentioned in an article by ClickOrlando.
The local Fire Department was on the scene as well, responding to the collision that initially prompted the closure of the road. Both the Fire and Police Departments are coordinating their efforts in the ongoing investigation of the circumstances that led to this fatal incident.
As of now, the St. Cloud Police Department has not released further details regarding the suspect vehicle or the reasons behind their belief that the driver was a man. However, they continue to urge anyone with information connected to the incident to call the SCPD at 407-891-6700. Witnesses preferring to remain anonymous have the option to contact Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477), ensuring their confidentiality while potentially aiding the case.
