Man struck scooter accident Huntington
Fatal scooter collision Huntington.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A tragic incident occurred in Huntington County on Saturday evening when a 68-year-old man lost his life after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street on his scooter.
The Huntington County Coroner, Wayne M. Hamlin, has confirmed that the victim, identified as Wayne M. Hamlin of Huntington, was involved in the accident on Warren Street in downtown Huntington just before 8 p.m.
According to initial reports, Hamlin was crossing the intersection of Warren Street and Washington Street when he was hit by a northbound pickup truck.
Location of the Incident
The collision took place at the intersection of Warren Street and Washington Street in downtown Huntington. You can view the location on the map below:
Response and Outcome
Emergency responders from the Huntington City Fire Department quickly arrived at the scene and transported Hamlin to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The coroner determined that the cause of death was blunt force trauma injuries, ruling it as an accidental death.
The driver of the pickup truck, identified as William McKinzie, was unharmed in the incident.
Investigation Ongoing
The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine the cause and any potential factors that may have contributed to the tragic accident.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Wayne M. Hamlin during this difficult time.
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