A 20-year-old man died Monday afternoon in Landen, Belgium, after being struck by a car at an intersection, according to reports from the Flemish press.
The incident occurred at a crossing in Landen, where the young man, riding a scooter, was hit by a passenger vehicle. Emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene but were unable to save his life. The victim died at the scene.
This tragedy follows a series of recent fatal scooter accidents in the region. On May 8, 2025, a 20-year-old scooter rider died following a collision at the Garnizoenspad in Paramaribo, Suriname. That incident involved two cars, with the scooter rider initially struck by one vehicle and then run over by a second. Police investigations at the time revealed neither driver involved was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
In a separate incident, on October 21, 2025, a 20-year-old scooter rider, identified as Z.W., died in a head-on collision with a van on the Brownsweg in Suriname. Preliminary investigations indicated the scooter rider veered into the opposite lane, causing the crash. The van driver was found to have exceeded the speed limit, and his license was temporarily suspended pending further investigation.
The Surinamese police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the October 2025 Brownsweg incident, with forensic teams examining the scene and the vehicles involved. The body of Z.W. Has been released to his family.
Authorities in Landen have not yet released details regarding the cause of Monday’s accident or the identity of the driver involved. An investigation is underway.
