Scooter Rider Critically Hurt in Sacramento Collision

Man on Scooter Critically Injured in Collision at Folsom Boulevard and Power Inn Road in SacramentoSacramento, CA — On Saturday afternoon, October 4, 2025, a man riding a scooter sustained critical injuries after being struck by a car at the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Power Inn Road in Sacramento’s College Town neighborhood. According to preliminary information from the Sacramento Police Department, the crash occurred around 1:02 PM. First responders treated the rider at the scene and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Authorities have not released the rider’s name.Police stated that the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Portions of the intersection were closed for several hours while officers documented the crash site, took measurements, and gathered physical evidence. Investigators continue to review the circumstances leading up to the collision and have not yet announced a cause.This crash highlights the elevated risks faced by scooter riders and other vulnerable road users at large, complex intersections. Folsom Boulevard and Power Inn Road is a busy corridor with multiple lanes and turning movements, and traffic patterns in this area can be challenging for drivers and riders alike, particularly during weekend mid-day traffic. As the investigation progresses, officials may analyze factors such as vehicle speed, right-of-way, traffic signal phases, turning paths, and potential distractions.Understanding Risk Factors in Scooter–Vehicle CollisionsWhile officials have not determined fault in this incident, certain issues commonly appear in crashes involving scooters and passenger vehicles:- Left-turn conflicts: Drivers turning left across oncoming traffic may misjudge the speed or distance of smaller road users like scooter riders or bicyclists.- Failure to yield in crosswalks and at right turns: Vehicles turning right on red or merging across bike lanes can conflict with riders proceeding straight.- Visibility limitations: Sun glare, A-pillar blind spots, and large vehicles obstructing sightlines can hide a scooter rider until it is too late.- Distracted or impaired driving: Mobile device use, fatigue, or impairment can reduce reaction time and situational awareness.- Speed and stopping distance: Even small increases in speed significantly increase stopping distances and injury severity in a collision.- Infrastructure challenges: Wide intersections, multiple turn lanes, and signal timing may make it difficult for vulnerable road users to clear a crossing in time.Scooter riders—whether on stand-up e-scooters or other motorized devices—are largely unprotected in a crash, so even moderate-speed impacts can result in severe injuries. Common injuries in these crashes include traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures to the extremities, internal injuries, and significant soft tissue damage.What to Do After a Scooter or Vehicle CrashIf you or a loved one is involved in a collision:- Seek medical care immediately. Some injuries are not obvious at the