Electric Scooter Driver Killed By Vehicle In Clinton

CLINTON, MD — A 43-year-old Clinton man died after he was hit by a vehicle while driving an electric scooter.

The incident happened on Monday around 10:25 p.m. in the 8100 block of Old Branch Avenue. Prince George's police officers were called to the scene, where they found the driver of the involved car with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Tippett died at the scene, according to police.

The preliminary investigation found that both Tippett and the driver were heading in the same direction on Old Branch Avenue. For unknown reasons, the driver hit the electric scooter near the intersection of Manor Road.

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak to an investigator is asked to call the collision analysis and reconstruction unit at 301-731-4422, contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).