Larry Tesseo, 55-year-old Augusta man killed By Scooter Rider

Larry Tesseo, 55-year-old Augusta man killed By Scooter Rider

A 55-year-old Augusta man was killed Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter.

The victim has been identified by the Richmond County Coroner’s Office as Larry Tesseo. According to Coroner Mark Bowen, the incident occurred as Tesseo was crossing Peach Orchard Road at its intersection with Harding Road.

Officials reported that Tesseo was operating the electric scooter when he was struck by a southbound pickup truck. Emergency services transported him to Wellstar MCG Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:50 p.m.

The coroner’s office confirmed that Tesseo’s death was a direct result of the injuries he sustained in the collision. The fatal crash highlights ongoing safety concerns for vulnerable road users, including the growing number of people using electric scooters for transportation.

Local authorities are likely continuing their investigation into the precise circumstances of the incident. The community mourns the loss of Larry Tesseo in this sudden tragedy.