Child riding e-scooter critically injured after being struck by car in SE Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A child who was riding an e-scooter in Southeast Portland was critically injured in a crash involving a car, authorities said.

The Portland Police Bureau said officers have closed off a portion of Southeast 122nd Avenue between Southeast Sherman Street and Southeast Mill Street on Wednesday evening while the investigation continues.

Police initially responded to reports of a crash just after 7:30 p.m. near Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast Lincoln Street. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a 9-year-old boy who was then taken to the hospital by ambulance with critical, life-threatening injuries. The involved driver remained on the scene.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Portland police…

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