Newhall, CA – E-Scooter Rider Hit and Severely Injured by Vehicle on Wiley Canyon Road and Avenida Cappela

The incident took place in the area of Wiley Canyon Road and Avenida Cappela at around 1:15 p.m. October 17

Newhall, CA – An e-scooter rider was struck and severely injured by a vehicle at an intersection in Newhall on Saturday afternoon, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

The incident took place in the area of Wiley Canyon Road and Avenida Cappela at around 1:15 p.m. October 17.

Authorities reported that a person was riding an e-scooter near the intersection when they were hit by a vehicle.

The rider was transported to a hospital for treatment of critical injuries to their head.

The identities of the involved parties were not immediately released.

The crash led to the closure of the intersection for hours as authorities investigated the incident.

An investigation into the collision is still ongoing.