In Harrisonburg, Virginia, a tragic incident occurred involving a vehicle and an electric scooter, resulting in a fatality. The incident took place on a Wednesday night, shortly after 8 p.m., near the intersection of 4th Street and Stuart Street.
Details of the Incident
Emergency services, including the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD), Harrisonburg Fire Department, and Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered that the scooter driver was unresponsive. The victim, identified as John Berrett, 51, from Greenville, was later pronounced dead at Sentara RMH Medical Center despite attempts to revive him.
Circumstances Leading to the Crash
According to preliminary investigations by the HPD’s Accident Reconstruction Team, Berrett was riding the electric scooter east on 4th Street when he failed to stop at a stop sign. This resulted in a collision with a vehicle traveling north on Stuart Street. The driver of the vehicle immediately stopped and called emergency services.
Ongoing Investigation
The HPD is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Officers are collecting additional information from witnesses and analyzing the scene. So far, no charges have been filed against the vehicle’s driver.
Community Response
This incident has raised concerns about safety measures for electric scooters and road interactions in Harrisonburg. Authorities encourage residents to remain vigilant when navigating shared roadways.
This story is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available through El-Balad.
