Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Brussels, Laken, a scooter driver passed away shortly before 11:00 pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after colliding with a car. Police spokesperson Linda Camarero-Verde and experts have confirmed that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol.
As VRT News noted, a person on an electric scooter died on Tuesday night, July 22, 2025, after a collision with a car in Brussels. The collision occurred around 10:50 PM in Laken, at the intersection of Van Praetlaan and Vilvoordsesteenweg. Emergency workers came quickly.
The police said the scooter was hit by a car. Paramedics tried to help the rider, but the person died at the scene. Police blocked the area and sent traffic another way. Police are still checking what caused the crash.
What caused the deadly scooter crash in Laken, Brussels?
When police got to the scene, emergency responders were already assisting people. Officers set up a perimeter secured for their safety around the crash source. The road was closed for a while as police searched for evidence in order to determine the cause of this deadly crash. City officials are asking for more care and stronger rules to protect everyone on the road, especially where scooters and cars mix.
The car driver was checked by medical staff and only had small injuries. Police spokesperson Linda Camarero-Verde said the driver took a breath test and a saliva test. Both tests showed that the driver had not used alcohol or drugs.
The Brussels public prosecutor’s office was told about the crash right away and took over the case. A traffic expert, a doctor, and police lab workers went to the scene. They looked for clues. They will check how fast the scooter and the car were going. They will also see if someone broke traffic rules or if it was hard to see.
Another accident occurred in early this year, as a man on an electric scooter was killed in Anderlecht following a collision with a van. The accident occurred in the early morning hours at a traffic crossing. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, but the motorist did not survive. He passed away a short while later from his wounds. The driver of the van remained on the scene and was questioned by the police. Police officers cordoned off the road and began an inquiry.
