Published: August 27, 2026
By: Yaghmai Law Firm, APC
(Riverside, CA) – Two 14-year-old boys were hospitalized with major injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding an e-scooter and an e-motorcycle in Riverside, according to the Riverside Police Department.
The collision happened around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday as the two teenagers rode along Mitchell Avenue, police said. They were attempting to cross Arlington Avenue at the moment a Lexus sedan entered the intersection, according to the Riverside Police Department.
Both teens were transported to a hospital with major injuries, though officials said additional information about their conditions was not immediately available. Footage recorded at the scene showed heavy damage to the sedan's windshield, and pieces of the e-scooter and e-motorcycle were scattered across the roadway and beneath the car.
The department said the 88-year-old driver of the Lexus remained at the scene. Investigators had not determined whether drugs or alcohol played any role, according to police. Neighbors in the area described it as a popular spot for e-bike riders because of its rolling hills and few speed bumps.
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Analysis of the Riverside Intersection Collision
When a motor vehicle and a person on an e-scooter or e-motorcycle collide at an intersection, investigators generally reconstruct the sequence of events to understand who had the right of way and how each party was moving. Under California Civil Code section 1714(a), every person is responsible for injuries caused to others by a lack of ordinary care, and that basic duty of care applies to drivers and to riders of small electric vehicles alike.
Because this crash occurred where two roadways meet, the right-of-way rules in Vehicle Code section 21800 may become relevant. That statute addresses which party must yield when vehicles approach or enter an intersection, and how those rules apply here would depend on the physical evidence, the positions of each party, and any traffic controls present. Investigators also commonly consider whether a vehicle was traveling at a speed that was reasonable for the conditions, a question governed by the Basic Speed Law in Vehicle Code section 22350.
Motorized scooters carry their own operating requirements under Vehicle Code section 21235, which addresses equipment and where such devices may be ridden. If a review shows that any party violated a safety statute, Evidence Code section 669 permits a presumption of negligence when the violation causes the type of harm the law was meant to prevent and the injured person belongs to the protected class. None of these principles establishes fault in this case; they simply describe the framework an investigation or civil claim would examine.
Where multiple parties may share responsibility, California allocates non-economic damages in proportion to each party's percentage of fault under Civil Code section 1431.2. The measure of recoverable damages is set by Civil Code section 3333, which allows compensation for all detriment proximately caused by the injury.
What Families and Riders Can Do
Families dealing with serious injuries to a child should request a copy of the police collision report, keep the e-scooter and e-motorcycle and any damaged gear rather than discarding them, and follow through on all recommended medical care, since some injuries evolve over the days and weeks that follow. It is also important to be aware of legal deadlines: personal injury claims in California are generally subject to a two-year filing window under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, and a driver involved in an injury crash must report it to the DMV within 10 days under Vehicle Code section 16000. Because facts and timelines can be complex when minors are involved, a family may wish to speak with a qualified attorney early. Were you, or someone you love, involved in this crash? A Riverside Car Accident Lawyer at Yaghmai Law Firm can explain your options and deal with the insurance companies for you. Call or text (888) 800-6731 or request a free case review.
About the Author
Houtan Yaghmai, Esq., President & Managing Attorney of Yaghmai Law Firm, APC. California State Bar No. 298487. Speaks English, French, and Persian. The firm represents personal injury clients throughout Southern California – consultations by phone, text, or video, no office visits required.
This post was assembled with AI assistance from publicly reported news sources cited below. All California Vehicle Code references were verified against leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Facts were re-checked via additional web searches before publication. This post is based on initial news reports and may be updated as new facts develop. Nothing in this article is legal advice. Yaghmai Law Firm, APC is not associated with the investigating agencies and does not represent any party named in this post unless explicitly stated.
Sources:
1. GNEWS_CA_CRASH – Riverside crash: 2 teens riding e-scooter, e-motorcycle hospitalized with major injures after being hit by 88-year-old driver: https://abc7.com/post/2-juveniles-injured-riverside-crash-involving-bikes/19738336/