PHILADELPHIA (KYW/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — A child was killed after falling from an e-scooter and being struck by a vehicle.
A mother is turning her grief into action after a tragic accident claimed the life of her 12-year-old daughter, Abby Gillon
Lori Kralle, in an exclusive interview with CBS News Philadelphia, recounted the devastating phone call from an ER nurse informing her of Abby’s serious accident. “Just kept asking, ‘Is she alert? Is she responsive?’ And they wouldn’t give me an answer,” Kralle said when speaking to KYW’s reporters.
Abby and a friend were riding an electric scooter in Aston on June 14 when they fell and were both struck by a car. While the other girl survived, Abby’s death has left the community in mourning.
“We feel broken. She was my best friend, my only daughter, my only child,” Kralle told the outlet.
In response to the tragedy, the family is collaborating with a state legislator to introduce “Abby’s Law,” which aims to enhance e-scooter safety by capping speeds at 20 miles per hour, banning riders under 16, and requiring helmets for 16- and 17-year-olds. Abby’s uncle, Ron Kralle, has created a Facebook page to garner support for the proposed law, which has already attracted thousands of followers.
“There are people that argue it, you can’t take my rights away, you can’t do this, you can’t eliminate it,” Ron Kralle told the station.
The popularity of electric scooters has surged, and as the family advocates for stricter safety regulations, Lori Kralle is determined to honor her daughter, a cheerleader and swimmer known for her vibrant spirit.
“I don’t want another family having to get that phone call or having to bury their child. It’s just—it shouldn’t have happened,” she said when speaking to KYW.
