[06-11-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Injured After an Electric Scooter Crash in La Jolla

An unidentified 90-year-old man was killed following a fatal crash in La Jolla on Saturday afternoon, June 11, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the deadly crash transpired at approximately 4:30 p.m. at 6600 La Jolla Boulevard.

The 90-year-old man was struck by an 80-year-old woman traveling on La Jolla Boulevard for unclear reasons.

The 90-year-old man was rushed to an area hospital for treatment, but unfortunately, he could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The driver that struck the motorcycle rider remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Electric Scooter Accident Statistics

Electric scooters are becoming increasingly ubiquitous on California’s roadways. They’ve quickly become one of the most convenient and cost-effective modes of transportation between our state’s major cities.

Unfortunately, they have also resulted in many serious injuries, and the frequency of accidents is undoubtedly increasing.

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.

Between September 1, 2017, and August 1, 2018, about 249 emergency room visits were attributed to standing electric scooters, according to medical records from two UCLA hospitals in Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Most of these patients were hit by autos or fell off their electric scooters.

Riders must wear slip-resistant shoes and avoid wearing sandals, flip-flops, or shoes with laces to prevent being involved in fatal scooter accidents. Follow the flow of traffic. Respect the speed limitations and never go faster than your skill level or the conditions allow. Know how to utilize hand signals and signals well before making a turn or changing lanes.

San Diego County Electric Scooter Lawyers

It can be difficult to go up against an insurance company as a victim of an e-scooter accident in California. You may be too distracted with treating your injuries and catching up at work to pay attention to legal concerns that require your attention. You may also have difficulty identifying the responsible party or proving liability.

Arash Law’s San Diego County scooter accident lawyers can assist you in navigating the legal system and meeting all deadlines. A lawyer can also defend your rights during settlement negotiations by preventing an insurance company from exploiting you.

If you have been the victim of another motorist’s negligence, Arash Law’s attorneys have the resources and knowledge to ensure you obtain just compensation.

We are conveniently accessible from anywhere in the state, with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego. For a free consultation with a California personal injury lawyer, call (888) 488-1391, and we’ll come to you at your home or business.