A scooter rider was seriously injured in a Friday noon-hour hit-and-run in St. John’s. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentA 37-year-old man was sent to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his electric scooter Friday afternoon, Sept. 5, 2025 in St. John’s.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe driver of the vehicle that hit him fled the scene and the RNC is investigating the case as a hit-and-run.Article contentArticle contentThe crash happened just before noon on New Pennywell Road and it left the injured male lying in the grass near the side of the road. Article contentThe RNC closed a section of the road to carry out an investigation and they were seen examining the scooter which was left lying on the ground nearby. Article contentThe RNC is seeking the public’s help.Article contentRNC collision analysts are seeking any information, including video footage (CCTV, dash camera, cell phone), from the area of New Pennywell Road between Brier Avenue and Barkham Street, between 11:30 a.m. and noon.Article contentAnyone with information is asked to call the RNC at 709-729-8000.Article content A scooter rider was seriously injured in a Friday noon-hour hit-and-run in St. John’s. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A scooter rider was seriously injured in a Friday noon-hour hit-and-run in St. John’s. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A scooter rider was seriously injured in a Friday noon-hour hit-and-run in St. John’s. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentArticle contentArticle content
Hit-and-run sends scooter rider to hospital with serious injuries Friday
