On Sunday August 11th, authorities were on scene just before 11:30 am after Chippewa County Sheriff’s office received a report of an incident involving an e-scooter. The investigation shows that a 14-year-old female was operating an e-scooter without a helmet, south bound on 170th street south of STH 178.
The operator lost control of the scooter and struck her head on the pavement. The operator sustained serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.
Anson and Eagle Point fire and first responders along with Chippewa Falls Ambulance responded to the scene and provide medical treatment. Mayo One helicopter responded, and the operator was transported to a twin cities area hospital for medical treatment. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
