Police suspect 16-year-old moped rider hit speeding car in Porvoo

Police are investigating a serious crash in Porvoo in which a 16-year-old moped rider allegedly rode into the side of a car while performing a wheelie. Yle reported that the crash happened on Tuesday afternoon, October 27.

Police suspect the teenager came from Keskuskatu, crossed an intersection behind a give-way sign and struck a car travelling straight along Tolkkistentie. The moped rider suffered injuries requiring hospital treatment, and the moped was destroyed.

The car left the road after the collision, went into a ditch and hit a tree. The driver, a man, and a female passenger were injured.

The crash had several eyewitnesses, police said. Roadworks were under way at the intersection, and the traffic lights were not operating. Signs indicated a 30 km/h speed limit. Traffic was relatively busy, the road was dry and it was still light at about 2pm.

Police suspect the moped rider of aggravated endangerment of traffic safety. They also suspect the car driver of endangering traffic safety by driving too fast.