Austin – Scooter Accident on Alamo Street

The Austin Police Department has located the hit-and-run driver involved in a scooter collision on Alamo Street, early Sunday morning.

Initial reports show that the said crash took place on Alamo Street near East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, just before 1:00 a.m. According to police officials, a woman was on her scooter when a passing white Kia sedan struck her. The impact of the collision injured the pedestrian who was identified only as a 26-year-old woman. She was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Kia, identified as 70-year-old Jerrell Bennett, fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim. Authorities later arrested him on hit-and-run charges.

Further details surrounding the incident are not immediately available at this time.

This is a developing story.

We are deeply saddened for the family and loved ones of the injured victim. Our prayers and thoughts are with them. We strongly believe that the Austin Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.

Texas is among the states in the US that have the most car accidents which involved injuries and fatalities every year. Some of the common factors contributing to the rising cases of collisions in the area include the worsening traffic situation, weather conditions, and poor driving habits.

Bad driving habits are the greatest cause of a fatal crash. It can be lethal to the person behind the wheel, as well as the drivers on the road. Drivers who do not use their signal to change lanes or those who do not secure their blind spots before shifting direction are more likely to be involved in an accident. Some of the most dangerous driving habits include speeding, unsafe lane change, tailgating, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you or someone you love has been a victim of a car accident with a negligent driver, you have a right to fair compensation for the trauma you experienced and the injuries you have suffered.