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Scooter Accidents Surge in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
Electric scooters are crashing into Milwaukee’s emergency rooms at an alarming rate, with hospitals reporting a surge from 15 cases in 2023 to over 90 in 2025—already hitting 60 by May. These aren’t just bumps and bruises: doctors are seeing burns, concussions, facial trauma, and even internal injuries, with one trauma coordinator likening the severity to motorcycle crashes. Kids are especially vulnerable, as Children’s Wisconsin sees more young riders getting hurt. As city council debates new rules—including a proposed $200 sidewalk fine—officials are racing to catch up with the scooter boom…
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