Augusta, GA
55-year-old killed while crossing Augusta road on electric scooter
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A 55-year-old man has died after a crash in Augusta, authorities said Wednesday.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim has Larry Tesseo, of Augusta.
Coroner Mark Bowen said the crash happened Tuesday when Tesseo was operating an electric scooter while crossing Peach Orchard Road at Harding Road.
Tesseo was then was struck by a southbound pickup, according to officials.
Tesseo was transported to Wellstar MCG hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:50 p.m.
The coroner’s office says he died due to his injuries from the crash.
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