Overview
- A 61-year-old man, identified as Michael Hicks, died after a vehicle struck his electric mobility scooter at 18th Street and Taylor Avenue in Racine.
- Police say an 84-year-old driver hit Hicks, stayed at the scene, and is cooperating with investigators.
- Investigators report the driver could not stop and say speed, impairment, and the driver’s age do not appear to be factors.
- Neighbors describe a long stretch of Taylor Avenue with no marked crosswalks or signals and cite frequent close calls, while the city notes Hicks entered mid-block where parked cars can limit visibility.
- Racine police have opened an investigation and ask anyone with information about the crash to contact the department.