Teen E-Scooter Crash Ends in Tragedy | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

A 15-year-old boy, riding an e-scooter in turbo mode with his 14-year-old friend, caused a fatal crash after speeding, running a red light, and colliding with a car — his friend died eight days later. The teen, who bought the scooter with his savings just two weeks prior, received an 18-month youth referral and a five-year driving ban. Prosecutors called the scooter purchase a “gift that should never have been given,” while CCTV showed reckless behavior. The teen’s mother described unimaginable grief, and the judge, acknowledging his troubled background and lack of training, focused on…