In a street incident, a woman on an electric scooter struck a man carrying a 6‑month‑old baby, prompting a rapid response and a search for the driver
A bystander was seen moving through a pedestrian area when an electric scooter ridden by a woman collided with a man who was holding his infant. The impact caused the man to fall, but he instinctively shielded the child with his arms. The baby remained unharmed, while the man sustained a minor injury during the fall. The scene unfolded in the morning, shortly before 11 o clock, at a crosswalk along Promenade Palm near the Sant Magí docks. The father, of Serbian descent, was carrying his child when the scooter driver collided with him and fled the scene. The infant did not suffer any injuries, and the father appeared shaken but not seriously hurt.
Emergency responders arrived quickly to assess the situation. The port police and medical teams coordinated on the spot, prioritizing the safety of the child and the father. The man provided a description of the scooter rider to officers, who began a search to locate the suspect based on the information given. The family and witnesses were interviewed as part of the ongoing investigation, and officers collected statements to determine the sequence of events and any contributing factors. The driver was described as a woman operating the electric scooter, whose escape added a layer of urgency to the unfolding response from law enforcement.
An ambulance unit was dispatched to the location. Medical personnel examined both the father and the baby at the scene. While the infant remained unharmed, the father sustained a minor injury that did not require transport to a hospital. The emergency team documented the medical evaluation and confirmed that no immediate hospitalization was necessary for either party. The incident prompted a safety check of nearby areas to ensure no further hazards existed and to secure the crosswalk while investigators continued to piece together the incident timeline. The authorities emphasized the importance of pedestrians and scooter operators sharing the space in busy waterfront districts, especially around docks and promenades, where foot traffic can spike and visibility can be limited during peak hours. The investigation remains active as officers work to identify the scooter driver and review footage from nearby cameras for additional context. A formal incident report is expected to outline the actions taken, the findings, and any recommendations to prevent similar events in the future. Attribution: Port Authority Public Safety Bureau and local police department reports.