UPDATED: 15-Year-Old Elias’ Moped Destroyed After Being Hit by Police Car
Published: 06:39 | Updated: 06:51
In a shocking incident, 15-year-old Elias was hit by a police car while on his way to the grocery store with his new moped in Västervik. The collision resulted in Elias’ moped being completely destroyed and left him partially traumatized. The police have promised to conduct a thorough investigation into the situation, and both the moped and the police car have been seized for technical examination. Elias and his family are hopeful for justice and compensation for the loss of his moped.
According to eyewitness accounts, Elias was on his way to the grocery store last Saturday evening when he encountered a police car with its blue lights on, driving in the opposite lane. As Elias braked, the police car changed lanes and intentionally ran over him.
“He rammed me on purpose. Like drove right at me,” said Elias, who was thrown off his moped. The vehicle got stuck under the police car and was completely crushed. Elias was immediately taken to the hospital by ambulance, where he was treated for minor injuries and scrapes. However, the incident has left him traumatized.
“The whole thing feels very boring and difficult,” Elias said, expressing uncertainty about continuing to ride a moped after this incident.
The family is understandably upset about the incident. Elias’ father, Anders, voiced his anger at the police’s actions, stating that regardless of guilt, the police are not allowed to run over moped riders, especially children and young people. Elias’ mother, Linda, described the scene as terrible and mentioned that Elias could have died or become disabled.
The police have expressed remorse for the incident and are taking it seriously. The case has been handed over to the Special Department for investigation, as is customary in cases involving police actions. Elias’ mother appreciated the support they have received, including the assignment of a lawyer. The police spokesperson for the southern region, Evelina Olsson, confirmed that the accident is currently under investigation and there is no information about any crime.
To rule out any technical faults, both the moped and the police car have been seized for a technical examination. Elias hopes for justice in the case and is seeking compensation for his destroyed moped. Most importantly, he wishes to regain his confidence and feel safe on the road again.
Aftonbladet has unsuccessfully attempted to reach the responsible police investigator in the case for comment.
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