At 11:28 a.m., the Boulder Police Department reported that Westbound South Boulder Road was closed at Foothills Parkway following a scooter versus car collision.

The scooter rider was taken to the hospital with injuries that were described as “serious,” with a later report noting that the scooter rider was in a stable condition. The road reopened about 30 minutes after the closure report.

It was not noted who was ‘at fault’ in the accident, nor whether the scooter was personally owned or rented.

As electric scooters become more popular in Colorado’s cities and towns, it’s important for both drivers and scooter operators to proceed with caution. Drivers should be on the look-out for scooters, giving them plenty of space when safe to do so, and scooter operators should follow all posted traffic laws.

When on a scooter, it’s best to avoid high-traffic areas and to utilize bike lanes when allowed. Always have a ‘escape path’ in mind and be ready to move out of the way of traffic if necessary. Wearing a helmet is a good way to prevent injury.

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