The Kennett Square Police Department is investigating a traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and an individual operating an electric scooter that occurred on the evening of October 20, 2026.

At approximately 7:40 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of South Walnut Street and Crossing Court following a report of an individual lying in the roadway.

Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male who had sustained injuries in an apparent traffic collision. Kennett Regional Fire/EMS transported the individual to Christiana Hospital Trauma Center for medical treatment. Kennett Regional Fire/EMS personnel also assisted with roadway closures while officers conducted their investigation.

Preliminary information indicates that the collision involved a motor vehicle and the injured male, who had been operating an electric scooter prior to the incident. The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation as officers work to establish the sequence of events and identify any contributing factors.

At this time, we believe we've identified the injured male and have notified his known next of kin. The individual is described as a White or Hispanic male, approximately 21 years of age.

The Kennett Square Police Department is requesting assistance from anyone who may have witnessed the collision, observed the involved parties prior to the incident, or possesses surveillance or dash-camera footage from the surrounding area. Anyone who may have information that could assist in identifying the injured individual is also encouraged to contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Christopher Gravina at (610) 444-0501 or by email at tips@kennettsquarepolice.org.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available and when appropriate to preserve the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

Media Contact:

Chief William T. Holdsworth

Kennett Square Police Department

wholdsworth@kennettsquarepolice.org