Man Killed In Lancaster Car Accident While Riding A Motorized Scooter Near Avenue H-8 and 30th Street East
LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA (July 29, 2022) – A man riding a motorized scooter was killed in a Lancaster collision near the intersection of Avenue H-8 and 30th Street East.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the collision took place around 9:36 p.m. on Sunday. A man was riding a scooter when he collided with a Toyota that turned directly in front of him.
The force of the impact ejected the scooter rider into the roadway leaving them with serious injuries. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
Sadly, the scooter rider died after the crash. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Lancaster Scooter Accidents
Motorized scooters have become increasingly popular with the rise of companies like Lime an Bird. According to the 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 reasons that scooter riders are vulnerable in car accidents.
- They lack the protection of enclosed vehicles.
- They are more likely to be overlooked due to their small profile.
- Scooters tend to be more prone to serious malfunctions than enclosed vehicles.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. Many collisions are due to drivers that make unsafe turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must first yield the right of way to any vehicle close enough so as to pose a hazard. The family of any victim that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating A Los Angeles County Scooter Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the scooter rider killed in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed due to the negligence of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of scooter safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they deserve. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
