Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Lei Ogumoro said the incident happened at around 8:06 p.m. in front of H-Mart.
The red scooter operated by 37-year-old Yun Zhe Nan stopped on the southbound inner lane, intending to turn left to H-Mart when the Ford pick-up operated by Willard B. Dison hit the scooter from behind.
As a result of this crash, Yun Zhe Nan and his passenger, 35-year-old Shunji Yang were ejected from the scooter.
Medics transported the two individuals to the Commonwealth Health Center for further observation and treatment.
Investigation showed that Dison caused the crash.
Ogumoro said no alcohol was involved in the case.
Yun Zhe Nan sustained laceration on his scalp and right toe. He also suffered abrasions on his right elbow and left hand and complained of pain to his right knee. He was later released from the hospital.
Shunji Yang suffered laceration at the back of her head and on her spleen. She also sustained abrasions on her forehead, right hand and both knees.
The scooter was extensively damaged.
Dison suffered no injuries and his pick-up only sustained moderate damage.
Fire in Afetnas
Police are looking for the individuals who intentionally burned down a house in Afetnas area.
Ogumoro said units from the fire Division were dispatched to the area at 6:53 p.m. on Feb. 5.
When the firefighters arrived, the flames had already engulfed the house, causing its roof to collapse. The fire was put under control at 7:25 p.m.
Ogumoro said there were no occupants in the house and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
“Based on the findings of arson investigators, the house was intentionally set on fire, but this case is pending further investigation,” Ogumoro said.
She added that the owner of the home, Remedio T. Nakatsukasa, was off-island.
