Police did not chase the driver of the scooter for safety reasons.
SPRINGFIELD – A man who was not wearing a helmet was injured when he crashed his scooter on Hancock Street Sunday.
Police on patrol noticed the man driving the scooter on Central Street and signaled him to stop because he was not wearing a helmet. The man refused and tried to speed away. Officers did not chase him at high speeds for safety reasons but did follow slowly behind, Police Lt. John Slepchuk said.
The man crashed the scooter at about 7:30 p.m. He was taken to Baystate Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries, Slepchuk said.
He has not been charged, but will be cited for motor violations in the future, Slepchuk said.