E-Scooter Rider Hospitalized After Falling, Injuring Head On Route 22 In Somerset County

BRANCHBURG, NJ — An electric scooter rider was hospitalized after falling and injuring his head on Route 22 in Branchburg, said police.

On Friday at 1:48 p.m., Branchburg Police were called to the area of Route 22 East and Readington Road for the report of a person who may have been hit by a vehicle while operating his scooter.

Police said the operator of the scooter — identified as Matthew Williams, 35, of Branchburg — was seen by a witness to have lost control of the scooter while riding.

Williams then fell onto the blacktop and hit his head. He was wearing a helmet, Branchburg Police Captain Edward Edgar said.

Two Good Samaritans stopped and immediately began rendering medical aid as they awaited first responders.

New Jersey State Police NorthStar Medivac was requested until the extent of Williams' injuries were known.

An investigation confirmed Williams had fallen from his scooter while riding east on Route 22 and hit his head.

He showed an altered level of consciousness but was alert and able to communicate with first responders, Edgar said.

Branchburg Rescue EMS and Hunterdon Medical Center paramedics arrived, and Williams was ultimately taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick due to his injuries.

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