Young man dies on electric scooter in Paris

Young man dies on electric scooter in Paris - A young man riding an electric scooter has died after being hit by a truck in Paris. The fatal accident occurred on Monday evening. The victim was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries. It’s the first fatal accident of an electric scooter in the capital. An investigation has been opened for manslaughter, according to the prosecutor's office of Paris. The driver of the truck was arrested and placed in custody.

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