NEWS
Man on scooter injured when struck by vehicle
A 50-year-old Bowie man was seriously injured after he was allegedly struck by a vehicle as he rode on a scooter in downtown on Jan. 24.
The preliminary accident report from the Bowie Police Department states the accident occurred at 8:50 p.m. on Jan. 24 in the 100 block of North Mason.
John Preston was riding on a two-wheel electric scooter northbound on North Mason near the Wise Street intersection. Tresa Swindell, 59, Decatur, was driving a 2017 Kia westbound on East Wise Street near the Mason Street intersection.
Preston disregarded a red light according to the report and continued into the intersection. Swindell had a green light and continued onto the intersection where Preston was struck by her vehicle. He was not on a crosswalk.
Preston was transported to a regional hospital, where he remained on Tuesday with non-life threatening injuries.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for the 800 block of Lively Street. Affected residents should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. If you are impacted by this notice and need bottled water, please call the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator at (940) 977-4941
The heat advisory that has been in place all week continues until 8 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service reports strong high pressure overhead will bring triple digit high temperatures along with heat index readings approaching 110 degrees for much of next week. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses when outdoors, schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned areas, and stay hydrated.
Make sure to check on your older neighbors to make sure they are staying cool and hydrates, and make sure pets have shade and water.
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