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EAST LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles County, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 — A child riding an electric scooter was struck by a vehicle Monday evening, September 28, at the intersection of E 3rd St and S Mcdonnell Ave, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported to dispatchers shortly before 6:25 p.m.
According to the CHP incident log, a sedan and a Honda Civic were both involved in reports logged around the same time near the intersection, and it remains unclear from initial radio traffic whether these referred to one incident or two related calls. The log also shows an early report of a vehicle striking a child, which appears to describe the same collision.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to the scene to confirm the response and provide medical aid, per the CHP log. The extent of the child's injuries has not been released.
No further details, including the child's age or gender, the striking vehicle's driver, or a possible cause, have been made public. The California Highway Patrol has not said whether any citations have been issued. The incident remains under investigation.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
What the Numbers Show About Pedestrian Crash Risk
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrian fatalities decreased from 1,213 in 2022 to 1,106 in 2023. That drop suggests conditions for people on foot and on scooters may be improving in some parts of the state, even as crashes involving pedestrians remain a steady share of overall traffic incidents.
The figure also reflects how much crash outcomes depend on speed and location. Lower posted speeds, better lighting, and marked crossings all shift the odds toward survivable injuries. Children on scooters face added risk because they sit lower to the ground and can be harder for drivers to spot at intersections or driveways.
Statewide totals like this one are tracked year over year specifically because small changes in driver behavior and roadway design tend to show up in the numbers before they show up in any single case. Local agencies use that data to decide where crossings, signals, or speed limits need a second look.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries are most common in pedestrian accidents?
Broken bones, head injuries, and road rash are common, along with internal injuries in higher-speed impacts. Even crashes at low speed can cause serious harm to a child or an e-scooter rider.
What are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents?
Distracted driving, failure to yield at crosswalks or turns, and poor visibility at intersections are frequent factors. Investigators typically look at driver attention, speed, and sightlines.
How does vehicle speed affect pedestrian survival?
Survival odds drop sharply as speed increases. A pedestrian struck at lower speeds is far more likely to survive than one struck at higher speeds, which is why residential and intersection speed limits matter.
Where do most pedestrian accidents happen?
Most occur at or near intersections, especially where turning vehicles cross paths with people in crosswalks or on scooters entering the roadway.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident in East Los Angeles, CA
If you witness or are involved in a pedestrian crash, call 911 right away and stay at the scene until help arrives. Even if a child or rider seems only shaken up, they should be checked out by paramedics or a doctor, since some injuries don't show symptoms immediately.
If you're a parent or guardian, keep a record of what responders and witnesses tell you, and ask for a copy of the CHP or police report once it's available. Following up with a pediatrician in the days after a crash can catch injuries that weren't obvious at the scene.
Neighbors and witnesses can help by giving contact information to officers on site. Small details, like which direction a scooter was traveling or where a vehicle was turning, often matter most in reconstructing how the crash happened.
