An Ashland man was injured when the electric scooter he was riding collided with an SUV at South Eighth and Centre streets on .
According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred around 3:57 p.m. and involved Matthew J. Burke, 24, of Ashland, and a 2020 Ford Escape driven by Stephen D. Demko Jr., 71, also of Ashland.
State Police Describe the Ashland Crash
Troopers said Burke was traveling east on the sidewalk along the south side of Centre Street. Demko was traveling north on South Eighth Street and preparing to stop at the intersection with Centre Street.
Police said Burke proceeded without clearance and struck the Ford Escape near its front driver’s side.
Following the collision, the scooter came to rest on the sidewalk along the south side of Centre Street, while the SUV remained at the point of impact. Both sustained minor damage.
Scooter Rider Transported to Geisinger Medical Center
Burke suffered injuries of unknown severity and was transported by Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Demko, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured.
Written Warning and Emergency Response
State police reported that Burke received a written warning for driving on a sidewalk.
Members of the Ashland fire companies, Shenandoah Community Ambulance, and Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance assisted state police at the scene.