Brooklyn, NY (April 27, 2026) – A 12-year-old boy on a stand-up scooter was hurt after colliding with a 2012 Toyota in South Williamsburg on Friday, April 25, at around 5:35 p.m. The driver of the Toyota was a 25-year-old man.
The crash happened at the corner of Middleton Street and Marcy Avenue during a period of heavy traffic. The boy suffered minor injuries and was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our thoughts are with the boy as he recovers.
What Risks Do Kids on Scooters Face at Busy New York City Intersections?
Stand-up scooters have become a common sight on sidewalks and streets across New York City, and kids riding them face particular risks at intersections. Unlike cyclists, scooter riders are often moving at speeds that make it difficult to stop quickly, especially when momentum is built up along a flat stretch of sidewalk. At busy crossroads, a rider who misjudges the traffic signal or the speed of an oncoming vehicle can end up in the path of a car with very little time to react.
Evening rush hour adds another layer of difficulty, as heavier vehicle traffic means more movement at intersections and less predictable patterns for young riders to read. In Brooklyn neighborhoods with high pedestrian activity, the overlap between vehicle traffic and sidewalk users is constant throughout the day. Scooter riders — especially younger kids — benefit from slowing down well before reaching any intersection and waiting for a clear signal before crossing.
