LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A 12-year-old boy's death while riding an electric scooter in Las Vegas has reignited conversations about traffic safety for kids while using these devices.

Jovonn "Jojo" Magee was struck and killed by a van Sunday morning near Tully Avenue and Hidden Desert Way when police say he crossed into the driver's path while riding his electric scooter. His death marks the fourth electric scooter fatality this year in Metro's jurisdiction and the 119th overall traffic fatality.

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The tragedy has particularly impacted the Mater Academy community, where Magee was a student. Chianti, whose 8th-grade son was Magee's classmate, said the incident has reinforced t

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