Scooter Rider Died In San Jacinto Collision By The Intersection of South San Jacinto Avenue by Midway Street
SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA (January 2, 2022) – A 35-year-old scooter rider has tragically died in a San Jacinto scooter accident by South San Jacinto Avenue by Midway Street.
Riverside County officials are saying that the collision took place around 10-:20 p.m. on Sunday. The scooter rider was heading down the roadway when they were hit by a Chevrolet Suburban.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the scooter rider who was in critical condition. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For San Jacinto Scooter Accidents
Scooter accidents have become increasingly common with the rise of companies like Lime and Bird. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, “There were more than 190,000 emergency room (ED) visits due to all micromobility products from 2017 through 2020. ED visits had a steady 70% increase from 34,000 (2017), 44,000 (2018), 54,800 (2019) to 57,800 (2020).” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a scooter accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Drunk driving
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians and scooter riders. This is true even if scooter riders are in the middle of the roadway. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting pedestrians, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. The family of any person that died in a scooter accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating A California Scooter Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the scooter rider who died in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a San Jacinto scooter accident? Our team of scooter safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the information and support that they deserve. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free investigation into any collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
