Teen ejected after electric scooter crash at Fresno intersection, CHP says
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- A 14-year-old e-scooter rider was seriously injured in Fresno after a collision n
- The rider failed to stop and entered in front of a westbound truck at intersection.
- Neither the injured 14-year-old nor the 12-year-old was wearing a helmet during the crash.
A 14-year-old riding an electronic scooter was seriously injured after a crash in Fresno.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the incident at 5:30 p.m. near Mayfair Drive and Weldon Avenue.
CHP spokesperson Mike Salas said a 12-year-old girl was riding behind the victim as the two traveled north on Mayfair Drive approaching Weldon Avenue.
Salas said the 14-year-old failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the intersection directly in front of a westbound Dodge pickup truck, which did not have a stop sign (two-way controlled intersection).
Salas said the pickup struck the juvenile rider, ejecting her from the e-scooter.
Neighbors called 911 and rendered aid until emergency crews arrived.
Salas said the 14-year-old was taken to a hospital with major injuries.
According to CHP, neither rider wore a helmet.
The driver of the pickup remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Authorities said DUI is not suspected.
This story was originally published May 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM.
