Marseille: Young man dies in scooter accident after resisting arrest

Marseille: Young man dies in scooter accident after resisting arrest

A 22-year-old man died in Marseille on Friday night after sustaining injuries in a scooter accident following a police check evasion.

The young man reportedly fled a police control in the IXth district in the south of the city, leading to him losing control of his scooter over a speed bump.

He was ejected onto the ground, and despite the initial care provided by the police, he passed away at the scene due to his injuries.


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