Milwaukee police issue ticket to Bird rider after scooter hits pedestrian on Downer Ave.

Elena Weissmann | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A man riding a Bird scooter was ticketed after he struck and injured a pedestrian on North Downer Ave. Sunday morning, according to a Milwaukee Police Department report.

The Bird rider was identified as Ryan Thies, age 23, and he was issued a $98.80 citation. He Tweeted about the incident immediately after.

Hi, my name is Ryan and I got written a ticket for riding a Bird scooter in Milwaukee. — Ryan Thies (@ryanthies) July 22, 2018

The pedestrian, age 48, suffered minor injuries to the face and was treated at the scene, police said.

"As far as I know this is the first citation we've issued," Milwaukee Police Sgt. Craig Sarnow wrote in the report.

Thies received the citation for violating state law that prohibits operation of an unregistered motor vehicle.

The dockless, motorized Bird scooters appeared on the streets of Milwaukee in late June. Since then, Bird riders have been seen throughout downtown on both streets and sidewalks.

Bird has used a similar strategy to launch their scooters in other cities around the country.

Bird scooters flock to Milwaukee Despite the City of Milwaukee taking legal action against the company, Bird Rides Inc., people are riding around town on these motorized scooters.

RELATED: Enjoy Bird scooters while you can, because they likely won't be back until 2019

The Common Council's Public Works Committee last week recommended banning the scooters until state law is changed. The proposal, which could lead to the city impounding the scooters, will be considered by the Common Council July 31.

This is a developing story and will be updated.