E-Scooter Accident Leaves UC Merced Student Critically Injured

Student Critically Injured in E‑Scooter Collision at Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road in Merced

On Wednesday evening, October 22, 2025, an 18-year-old UC Merced student suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding an e-scooter at the intersection of Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road in Merced. The collision occurred around 5:30 p.m., a time of day when traffic is typically active near the UC Merced campus. Emergency responders arrived promptly, and the student was transported to a local hospital for urgent medical care. The driver reportedly remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. As of this writing, the investigation is ongoing and additional details have not yet been released.

While reports initially described the incident as a pedestrian accident, early information indicates the injured individual was traveling on an e‑scooter when the crash occurred. E‑scooter riders, like pedestrians and bicyclists, are considered vulnerable road users because they lack the protection of a vehicle. Collisions at intersections involving cars and micro‑mobility devices can lead to severe, life‑altering injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, fractures, internal trauma, and spinal injuries.

What We Know So Far

- Date and time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, approximately 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Intersection of Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road, near UC Merced.
- Parties: An 18-year-old UC Merced student on an e-scooter and a driver of a passenger vehicle.
- Injuries: The student sustained critical injuries and was transported for emergency treatment.
- Investigation: Merced authorities are investigating. The driver remained at the scene.

Because the investigation is active, fault has not been determined. Reach out to Avian Law Group if you or a loved one need legal guidance following a car accident.