Crime & Safety

83-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Falling Off Scooter

The man suffered a broken arm and was concussed after his fall.

An 83-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he fell off his scooter on Pine Street Sunday morning, according Livermore officer Traci Rebiejo.

A witness told Livermore police that they saw the man driving westbound on Pine Street, approaching Algonquin Avenue, when he steered to the right and fell.

As a result from the fall, the 83-year-old broke his arm and suffered a concussion.

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Investigators discovered the right front tire to the scooter was flat, but it was not known if that played a role in the accident.

No other vehicles were involved and the accident is still under investigation.

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