An e-scooter rider has died in a road accident in the Brussels district of Laken. The accident happened at around 10:50pm on Tuesday at the junction of the Van Praetlaan and the Vilvoordelaan. The exact circumstances surrounding the accident are still unclear. The Brussels prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation.
At around 10:50pm on Tuesday evening the emergency services received reports of an accident at the junction of the Van Praetlaan and the Vilvoordsesteenweg in the Laken district of Brussels. Linda Camarero-Verde of the Brussels-Capital-Elsene Local Police Service told journalists that "A vehicle drove into an e-scooter.
"Our officers went to the scene straight away. Paramedics were already at the scene. In order to ensure that they could work safely, the police cordoned off the area around the accident and traffic was diverted”.
The e-scooter rider died at the scene. The motorist that was involved in the accident sustained minor injuries. He tested negative for alcohol and drugs.
Accident investigation under way
The Brussels prosecutor’s office has appointed a road traffic accident investigation expert, forensics officers and a pathologist have visited the scene of the accident.
"The exact circumstances surrounding the accident are currently being investigated. Out of respect for the victim’s family no further details will be released”, Ms Camarero-Verde said.