Greensboro Woman Dies After Being Struck While Riding Electric Scooter on Creek Ridge Road
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A 25-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter on Creek Ridge Road, according to Greensboro police.
Crash Happened Early Friday Morning
Authorities said the collision occurred around 4:51 a.m. Friday between Riverside Drive and U.S. 29. Emergency crews from Greensboro Police, Greensboro Fire, and Guilford County EMS responded to the scene.
The victim, identified as Brittany Danielle McDuffie of Greensboro, was traveling east on Creek Ridge Road when her scooter was struck by a vehicle going in the same direction.
Victim Dies From Injuries
McDuffie was rushed to a local hospital by ambulance. Despite medical efforts, officials confirmed she died from her injuries on Sunday.
The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
Investigation Ongoing
Greensboro Police said the case remains under review by the department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit. No charges or further details have been released as of Sunday.
Incidents like this highlight growing safety concerns around the rise of electric scooter use in North Carolina cities. Do you believe more needs to be done to improve scooter and pedestrian safety? Share your thoughts in the comments and follow SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com for updates.
