SB Police Report

An elderly male riding a mobility scooter sustained severe injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle on Sept. 29 at about 3:38 p.m., according to a report from the Seal Beach Police.

The collision occurred near the intersection of St. Andrews Drive and Church Place. Police blocked St. Andrews Drive for more than an hour to make way for emergency personnel and for an accident investigation.

The initial investigation revealed that the man was riding a mobility scooter when he was struck by a passing vehicle. The man on the scooter sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local trauma center for treatment. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the driver of the vehicle was uninjured.

This is an ongoing investigation; anyone with information is asked to contact Traffic Investigator Officer Ed Pastor at (562) 799-4100, ext. 1661, or epastor@sealbeachca.gov.

See “Traffic Safety,” page 8, for tips to keep safe.

A car collided with an unidentified man on a scooter Sept. 29.

Kathy Elliott