[04-19-2022] Riverside County, CA – 48-Year-Old Man Killed After a Fatal Scooter Accident on Tyler Street and Wells Avenue

An unidentified man was killed after a deadly scooter collision on Wells Avenue on Tuesday night, April 19, 2022.

According to the initial reports from the Riverside Police, the accident transpired at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Tyler Street and Wells Avenue.

The victim was riding a scooter eastbound when a southbound 2015 Chevy Suburban traveling on Tyler Street suddenly struck him.

The Chevy driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. Unfortunately, the scooter rider was killed in the crash.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. It’s unclear whether intoxication played a role in the crash.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Scooter Accident Statistics

While scooters might be an inexpensive and entertaining way to navigate the city, they are not without problems. Riders who are untrained or operating a malfunctioning scooter may collide with other vehicles, pedestrians, or bikes.

Scooter riders may potentially be engaged in car accidents and sustain serious injuries. Some scooter collisions are even fatal.

The number of scooter-related injuries and hospitalizations in the United States increased by 222 percent between 2014 and 2018, resulting in roughly 39,000 injuries and hospitalizations.

In the United States, the overall scooter injury rate climbed from 6 to 19 per 100,000 people. The bulk of injuries was sustained by riders aged 18 to 34, and most wounded riders were not hospitalized.

Concussions, lacerations, and head injuries are the most common scooter accident injuries. Over 32% of the estimated 14,651 e-scooter injuries that occur each year involve a head injury. However, these are not the only serious injuries that can occur.

Wearing an approved helmet when riding a scooter and purchasing a high-quality scooter are two ways people can protect themselves from scooter accidents. It’s also a good idea to avoid riding a scooter late at night when it’s difficult to see you.

Riverside County Scooter Accident Lawyers

It might be fatal when a scooter rider collides with a passenger vehicle or another heavy object. Falling off the scooter or being hurled from it can result in devastating injuries. If a loved one died due to injuries sustained in a scooter accident, you might be unsure of your legal options.

A wrongful death claim is filed by a representative on behalf of a deceased individual. A close relative, such as a spouse or child, usually serves this representative.

Following any accident, it is vital to seek legal advice as soon as possible. The best way to protect your legal rights is to speak with an expert Riverside County scooter accident lawyer from Arash Law.

It’s difficult to know what to do after a car accident. Electric scooters can make an accident investigation more difficult. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or email us online right away to book your free consultation with one of our expert scooter injury lawyers.