Man riding a scooter killed in collision with vehicle in Peoria, police say

A man was killed Monday afternoon after a collision between a scooter he was driving and another vehicle in South Peoria.

The Peoria Police Department said that at 2:21 p.m., they were called to the intersection of Arago and Grinnell streets after a crash between a motorized scooter and a vehicle. When officers arrived, they found a man down in the street who was quickly transported to a local hospital.

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The man died shortly thereafter. An investigation began through PPD's Crime Scene and Traffic units, which found that the man had been driving westbound on Grinnell Street when he ran a stop sign and collided with a vehicle driving north on Arago Street.

The driver of the vehicle, a woman, was not injured, but was cited for driving under the influence, suspended registration and illegal transportation of alcohol. She received a notice to appear in Peoria County Circuit Court.

PPD is continuing their investigation into the incident.

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