Overview
- Authorities say the 16-year-old struck a pole after entering a one-way street in the wrong direction while trying to avoid an oncoming car.
- The Lille prosecutor reports municipal officers state they were about 150 meters from the scooter at the time of the fall and that no third party appears directly involved.
- An inquiry for involuntary manslaughter has been assigned to Lille’s territorial criminal division, with video surveillance and statements under review.
- A 14-year-old passenger was injured and hospitalized with non–life-threatening injuries, according to local reporting.
- Riot police (CRS) were deployed on Tuesday night in central Tourcoing, as local officials urged restraint while investigators clarify the circumstances.