Juvenile seriously injured, 2 others hurt after electric scooter crash in West Deptford

Published November 11, 2026 12:45 PM EST

A juvenile suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car while riding an electric scooter Tuesday night in West Deptford. 

What we know:

Officers from the West Deptford Police Department were called to the intersection of Hessian and Taft avenues around 7 p.m. for reports of a crash involving a car and an electric scooter. 

Investigators say two juveniles riding an electric scooter collided with a car in the street. One of the juveniles suffered serious, life-threatening injuries, according to police, and the second young person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. 

The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and was taken to Inspira Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

What we don't know:

The identities and ages of the victims have not been released. No charges have been announced.

The Source: Information provided by the West Deptford Police Department.

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