Zunwei Shao : Man killed in New Castle scooter accident identified – First State Update

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. New Castle scooter accident
2. Man identified in fatal scooter crash

The Delaware State Police are investigating a tragic incident involving an electric scooter that occurred in New Castle on Sunday night, resulting in the death of a man. The fatal crash took place at the intersection of New Castle Avenue and Memorial Drive, where a Honda Accord and a Tifgalop K-8 electric scooter collided. The area was poorly lit, and the scooter lacked adequate lighting, contributing to the accident. The rider of the scooter, identified as Zunwei Shao, 37, was not wearing a helmet or reflective clothing and tragically passed away at the hospital. The driver of the Honda was also hospitalized for evaluation.

Tragic Fatal Crash Involving Electric Scooter in New Castle

In a tragic accident that shook the community of New Castle, a fatal crash involving an electric scooter left one man dead on Sunday night. The incident took place on May 26, 2024, at approximately 8:46 p.m. at the intersection of New Castle Avenue and Memorial Drive.

Details of the Accident

According to officials from the Delaware State Police, a 2015 Honda Accord was traveling northbound in the left turn lane on New Castle Avenue when the crash occurred. At the same time, a Tifgalop K-8 electric scooter was traveling southbound on New Castle Avenue, approaching the intersection with Memorial Drive.

The area was reportedly dark at the time of the accident, and the scooter did not have sufficient lighting. The driver of the Honda was unable to see the scooter approaching the intersection as she attempted to make a left turn onto Memorial Drive. This resulted in a collision between the scooter and the right side of the Honda in the intersection.

Victim and Driver Information

The rider of the electric scooter was identified as Zunwei Shao, a 37-year-old man who tragically lost his life in the crash. It was reported that he was not wearing a safety helmet or reflective clothing at the time of the incident. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The driver of the Honda, a 50-year-old woman from Wilmington, was also taken to the hospital for evaluation following the collision. The authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the exact cause of the tragedy.

Road Closure and Investigation

Following the fatal crash, the roadway was closed for approximately three hours as law enforcement officials investigated the scene and cleared the area. The incident has left the community in shock, prompting calls for increased safety measures for electric scooter riders and drivers alike.

As the investigation continues, the Delaware State Police are urging all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic laws to prevent such senseless tragedies from occurring in the future.