Scooter Rider Seriously Injured After Multi Vehicle Crash in Central Fresno

A man on an electric scooter was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when a parked Nissan was driven into him after being rear ended by a pickup truck near the intersection of Clovis and Santa Ana Avenues. The collision occurred at about 12:30 p.m., and emergency responders transported the scooter rider to Community Regional Medical Center with major head injuries.

Police investigators said the scooter rider was traveling southbound through the crosswalk on Clovis Avenue when the Nissan, which had been stopped and waiting to turn onto Santa Ana Avenue, was struck from behind. The rear impact propelled the Nissan forward into the scooter rider. All drivers involved remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, and authorities do not suspect impairment by alcohol or drugs.

The mechanics of the crash underscore two immediate safety concerns for Fresno County residents. First, the vulnerability of people using personal mobility devices in marked crosswalks remains acute when drivers do not maintain safe following distances. Second, intersections where turning vehicles must share space with pedestrians and micromobility users may need additional engineering controls to reduce conflict points.

California law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, but compliance depends on visibility, road design, and driver behavior. City and county transportation planners and traffic enforcement agencies can respond through targeted enforcement, signal timing adjustments, clearer markings, and physical protections that separate turning vehicles from pedestrian paths. Local policymakers will face choices about prioritizing funding and enforcement to address these risks, especially as scooter and micro mobility use grows across Fresno.

For residents, the crash is a reminder to exercise caution whether walking, riding a scooter, or driving. Maintain awareness at intersections, give pedestrians and micromobility users the right of way in crosswalks, and allow extra space behind stopped vehicles. Investigators continue to review the circumstances of the collision, and the community can expect updates as authorities complete their work.