According to Fresno police, the incident was reported around 6 p.m., January 27, on Maple Avenue and Shaw Avenue.
Fresno, CA – A 20-year-old scooter rider was hospitalized with major injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Fresno State.
According to Fresno police, the incident was reported around 6 p.m., January 27, on Maple Avenue and Shaw Avenue.
The man was riding a scooter in the bike lane when he was struck by a vehicle under unclear circumstances.
First responders found the victim unconscious with significant injuries to his face. He was hospitalized in unknown condition.
The driver involved stopped and remained at the scene.
In 2023, the City of Fresno reported approximately 1,600 fatal and injury collision victims within city limits, placing it 12th in its peer group of similarly sized California cities in the OTS crash rankings. This figure reflects serious crashes where people were killed or injured, not property-damage-only incidents. Alcohol-involved collisions accounted for 238 victims, and 202 pedestrians were among those killed or injured, underscoring risks to vulnerable road users. Speed-related and nighttime (9 pm–2:59 am) collisions were also notable contributors, with 225 and 180 victims, respectively. OTS data show Fresno's DUI arrest count was particularly high at 1,516 in 2023, ranking worst in its group. Separately, SWITRS-based totals indicate 2,819 police-reported crashes citywide in 2023, with Fresno County recording 126 traffic fatalities that year, reflecting ongoing safety challenges on local roads.
If you suffered major injuries in a scooter accident, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, and long-term care needs. Scooter injury claims can involve complex liability issues. An experienced attorney can evaluate your case, protect your rights, and pursue the full compensation necessary to support your recovery.