St. Francis, WI (September 6, 2024) – A man was transported to the hospital and is in serious condition after a vehicle reportedly ran a red light and crashed into a moped in southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday morning, September 3.

According to their latest press release, officers from the St. Francis Police Department responded to the intersection of East Layton Avenue and South Whitnall Avenue for a report of a car and moped crash with injuries. A preliminary investigation revealed a vehicle driven by a 49-year-old man from Chicago was traveling west on East Layton Avenue, approaching the intersection at South Whitnall Avenue. A 64-year-old Cudahy man operating a moped was attempting to make a right turn from the Whitnall Square shopping center onto East Layton Avenue when the vehicle collided with him.

At this time, the St. Francis Police Department says it appears the driver of the vehicle ignored a red traffic light. The 64-year-old man suffered significant injuries from the crash and was transported to a nearby hospital in serious condition. The 49-year-old man was not injured and stayed on the scene, and police added that he is cooperating with investigators. Though no additional information was disclosed, an investigation is still ongoing in the meantime.

Our thoughts are with the injured man and his loved ones. We hope for his full recovery.

Moped Accidents in Wisconsin

Under Wisconsin state law, pedestrians and those on bicycles, mopeds, and beyond are entitled to traverse our neighborhoods, roadways, and rural streets, yet these accidents nonetheless occur on a daily basis. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports that more than 2,000 pedestrians, scooter riders, and moped riders are struck by vehicles annually in the state, and a significant number of these incidents result in fatalities, or serious injuries that may require months or years of recovery.

Tragically, these crashes often result in major injuries for the victims involved, such as traumatic brain injuries, major tissue damage and disfiguration, or permanent disability necessitating long-term care. Oftentimes, people succumb to their injuries as a result of these incidents. If you have lost a loved one in such an accident and have questions about the details of the incident, don't hesitate to contact an empathetic and tenacious personal injury attorney to fight for justice and fair compensation on your behalf.

Our staff at the Paul Benson Law Firm is qualified and experienced to assist, advise, and defend victims or their families in their legal proceedings. As a skilled wrongful death and personal injury lawyer in Wisconsin, Paul Benson will carefully review all of the specifics of your case and weigh all of your options for obtaining fair, full damages in court.

Furthermore, he will do all it takes to protect your rights and assist you in getting fair compensation to cover lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and a host of other damages. Call our skilled personal injury lawyers at (608) 208-6844 to learn more about your options at this time. Do not wait to contact our St. Francis car accident attorneys to get the justice and fair compensation you deserve after your life-changing accident.

Notes: Our writing team utilizes secondary sources, including local news reports, police reports, social media platform posts, and eyewitness accounts to gather information about accidents in Wisconsin. It's essential to clarify that our firm has not independently verified the specifics of this particular incident. Therefore, if you discover any inaccuracies in our post, we encourage you to reach out to The Paul Benson Law Firm so that we can promptly rectify any errors. Additionally, we are willing to remove the post upon request. 

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