In Siilinjärvi, Finland, a traffic incident occurred when a driver collided with an electric moped at a pedestrian crossing. The accident took place around 3:30 PM at the intersection of Kasurilantie and Risuharjuntie. The police received a report indicating that the driver had turned from Risuharjuntie onto Kasurilantie and struck the front of the three-wheeled electric moped, which was being operated by an elderly individual. Fortunately, the moped driver was not injured, but the vehicle sustained damage from the collision.

Following the accident, the driver of the car, described as a red station wagon, briefly stopped at a bus stop after the collision but then left the scene. Eyewitness accounts suggest the driver may have been a man aged between 40 to 50 years old. The police are currently investigating the incident and are seeking information from anyone who might have observed the collision or the vehicle involved, urging them to contact the Eastern Finland police department for any relevant details.

This incident raises concerns about pedestrian safety and the responsibilities of drivers to adhere to traffic regulations, particularly in areas frequented by vulnerable road users such as the elderly. The police's notice for witnesses emphasizes the importance of public awareness and vigilance in reporting such incidents to aid in enforcement and prevention of similar occurrences in the future.