The Smyrna Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a pick-up truck and electric scooter that claimed the life of an 8-year-old girl on Monday.

Scooter collisions in Ocean City are up more than 50% compared with last year, according to town officials and first responders who say the trend mirrors a sharp increase in ridership along Coastal Highway and downtown.

Currently, anyone who rides a skateboard, scooter, or bicycle in Easton is not allowed to ride on the sidewalks. The town is considering a change that ordinance.