13-year-old son killed while riding scooter in North Lauderdale NBC 6 South Florida [Video]

A community is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old who was tragically killed Thursday evening in North Lauderdale while riding his e-scooter. 

According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Raequon Laster was killed in the crash that occurred on McNab Road near 81st Avenue.

Keila Gordon, Laster’s mother, spoke to NBC6 about the devastating loss. She described the painful moment she learned of her son’s death at the hospital after he was hit by a car. 

“I immediately dropped to the floor on my knees,” she said. “I screamed. I cried. On my way there I remember saying a prayer for him and praying that he would recover by the time I get there, and unfortunately, he just didn’t.”

Authorities are investigating a crash in North Lauderdale that left a teen scooter rider dead. NBC6’s Marissa Bagg reports

The crash happened just before 5 p.m. when Laster was reportedly riding his scooter the wrong way down the road. 

Deputies said he was hit …