[04-05-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Hurt After a Scooter Accident on 11th Avenue

An unidentified 31-year-old woman was hurt after an electric scooter accident on 11th Street on early Saturday morning, April 2, 2022.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the accident occurred in the area of 11th Avenue and E Street at around 12:06 a.m.

The 31-year-old woman was riding her electric scooter eastbound on E Street. As she entered the intersection at a red light, she crashed into the side of a Toyota Sienna.

The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. The involved uber driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

The San Diego Police Department is further investigating the case.

Scooter Accident Statistics

People are increasingly using electric scooters for personal and app-based rentals. Thousands of scooters from Lime and Bird are dropped off in cities across California, where users can tap their screens to rent them. These scooters don’t need to be returned to a specific location because they are dockless (except for bike shares).

With their many advantages also come many risks: electric scooters. According to a new study, more than 40 percent of Southern California e-scooter crash victims suffered a head injury. Given that only 4.4% of riders were wearing helmets at the time of the crash, this may not be a shocking result.

The number of scooter-related accidents is rising as more people ride them. The number of scooter-related deaths and injuries in the United States increased by 222% between 2014 and 2018. An estimated 39,000 accidents involving scooters were documented.

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the city received nearly 15,000 complaints about scooter use between June and September. Seventy-five percent of the complaints came from a small group of people (each of whom made an average of over 560 complaints).

San Diego has specific laws about riding scooters. According to the city, riders in San Diego must abide by the same rules as those in other California cities. It is illegal to ride a scooter on the sidewalk. Scooters must be parked to not obstruct traffic on the road or sidewalk.

Scooter Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Diego County

Accidents involving e-scooters can occur in a variety of ways. A novice rider may lose control and collide with an item or a person. A motor vehicle may collide with an e-scooter riding in a bike lane or on the Street.

You may be entitled to bring a claim regardless of how the accident occurred if caused by another individual’s negligence or misconduct.

Arash Law’s skilled San Diego County scooter accident lawyers will protect your legal rights and assist you in collecting the maximum compensation for your claim.

A lawyer can guide you through the legal system and ensure that you meet all deadlines. A lawyer can also defend your rights during settlement negotiations by preventing the insurance company from taking advantage of you.

Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with a California personal injury lawyer, and we’ll come to you at home or work.