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Teen on e-scooter dies at hospital after being hit by car in Beaverton
KATU • • nation
Key Points:
- Jacob Tran, a 14-year-old boy from Beaverton, died after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter on Wednesday morning.
- The accident occurred just before 6:30 a.m. on SW Scholls Ferry Road at SW Loon Drive, where Jacob was in a marked crosswalk and wearing a helmet.
- Jacob was on his way to a summer football workout when the crash happened; he was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later passed away.
- The driver, a 16-year-old boy, remained at the scene and cooperated with police; the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
- A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the family with expenses, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Beaverton Police Department Tip Line.
