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Teen in critical condition after e-scooter collides with SUV in Winnipeg

A teenager was taken to hospital in critical condition after a collision between an e-scooter and an SUV at Waverley Street and Lake Crest Road.

Teen in critical condition after e-scooter collides with SUV in Winnipeg

A teenager is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV while riding an e-scooter in Winnipeg, according to police. The collision occurred on Monday evening when the 17-year-old e-scooter operator crossed Waverley Street at Lake Crest Road. A 2010 Honda CRV traveling southbound struck the young rider. Police responded to the accident around 9:30 p.m. The teen victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition and is still hospitalized as of Wednesday morning.

The driver of the SUV, a person in their late teens, remained at the scene and spoke with investigators. Anyone with dashcam or cell phone footage of the incident is urged to contact Winnipeg police's traffic division. Global News is requesting individuals to add their outlet as a preferred source on Google to view more stories in search results.

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