A 60-year-old Kitchener man was seriously injured in an e-scooter crash on Homer Watson Boulevard Wednesday evening and was taken to an out-of-region hospital for treatment.
Waterloo Regional Police said officers responded to the collision near Homer Watson Boulevard and Pioneer Drive at approximately 8 p.m.
The rider sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital. Nearby roads were temporarily closed while police investigated but have since reopened.
The cause of the collision remains unknown.
Update – The 60-year-old man died from his injuries on Oct. 18. Following an investigation, police determined the e-scooter rider had made contact with a pedestrian, causing him to fall and sustain serious injuries. The pedestrian involved in the collision was not injured.