A man died following a collision involving two electric scooters in Espoo’s Leppävaara district on Thursday, according to the Western Uusimaa Police.
The incident occurred around 9pm near Huvilinnanmäki and Huvilinnantie. Initial reports suggest that an older man was crossing a pedestrian crossing on his e-scooter when a young rider struck him at high speed.
"According to witnesses, the younger rider fled the scene almost immediately. Bystanders called for help for the injured man and he was transported to the hospital with serious injuries," Chief Inspector Hannu Kontola said in a press release.
Despite being rushed to hospital, the older man succumbed to his injuries on Friday afternoon, police confirmed.
Police are urging the young rider to come forward and are also appealing to the public for any information that could assist in identifying him.
Police released a photo of the suspect on Friday.
The incident is currently being investigated as aggravated endangerment of traffic safety, aggravated negligent homicide and flight from the scene of a traffic accident.
