Sacramento, CA (October 5, 2025) – A scooter rider was hospitalized Sunday evening after being struck by a car along Folsom Boulevard in Sacramento, according to local authorities.
Accident Details: The crash occurred near the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and 65th Street, prompting a response from the Sacramento Police Department and emergency medical services. Witnesses reported that the scooter rider was traveling along Folsom Boulevard when a vehicle collided with them under unclear circumstances. The impact threw the rider onto the roadway, causing visible injuries. Paramedics transported the individual to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their current condition has not been released.
Police temporarily closed sections of Folsom Boulevard while they documented the scene and cleared the wreckage. Traffic was diverted through nearby surface streets for approximately an hour. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Investigation: The Sacramento Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit is examining the circumstances leading up to the crash. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage and collecting witness statements to determine whether speed, distraction, or failure to yield contributed. Officials have not released any information suggesting that alcohol or drugs played a role.
Legal Considerations: Collisions between motor vehicles and scooter riders often result in serious injuries due to limited protection for the rider. Liability in such cases may depend on factors like right-of-way, driver attentiveness, and adherence to local traffic laws. Injured riders may be entitled to seek compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. Even when fault is disputed, evidence gathered from the crash scene—such as video footage and eyewitness accounts—can be crucial in establishing responsibility.
Incidents like this serve as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and caution for all roadway users. I wish the injured scooter rider a full and speedy recovery.
Source: KCRA