Foley, AL (April 15, 2025) – A tragic accident claimed the lives of two teenagers Sunday evening in Foley when a pickup truck struck an electric scooter carrying both victims. The collision occurred on April 13 at approximately 9:00 PM along County Road 65, just south of Airport Road.
Emergency responders from Foley Police and Fire were dispatched to the scene following reports of a serious collision involving a pickup truck and an electric scooter. Upon arrival, they discovered that both riders of the scooter had sustained fatal injuries. The victims were identified as Brandon Alexis Esquivel Palencia, 19, of New York, and Cesar Ariel Villatoro Chavez, 18, of Foley. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of a 2006 Chevy Colorado was traveling northbound on County Road 65—a two-lane rural roadway with a posted speed limit of 45 MPH—when the collision occurred. The electric scooter was also traveling northbound when the driver attempted to avoid a crash but lost control of the vehicle. The pickup ultimately left the roadway and came to rest in a wooded area.
The driver of the pickup was not injured and remained at the scene, cooperating fully with law enforcement officers. Authorities confirmed there were no signs of impairment, and no charges have been filed at this time. Investigators have stated that this remains an active and ongoing investigation. Traffic in the area was temporarily impacted due to detours and delays as police secured the scene and conducted their work.
“Our hearts go out to the families, and all involved in this tragic accident,” said Foley Police in their official statement.
Traffic Fatalities and Scooter Safety in Alabama
This devastating crash involving a pickup truck and an electric scooter on County Road 65 underscores a growing concern regarding shared-road safety for low-profile vehicles. As electric scooters become more common, especially among teens and young adults, questions about road safety infrastructure and driver awareness are increasingly urgent.
Sunday night’s collision tragically cut short the lives of two young individuals, one a local resident and the other visiting from out of state. They were traveling on a rural stretch of road after dark—conditions that inherently increase the risk for serious accidents, especially for vulnerable road users like scooter riders. The fact that both the pickup and the scooter were traveling in the same direction highlights the difficulty drivers can have detecting smaller vehicles, particularly under limited lighting conditions.
Foley’s first responders worked quickly to manage the scene, but the loss suffered by the families and community is immeasurable. Crashes like this also place emotional strain on witnesses, responders, and even drivers who were not at fault. That’s why proper support and resources are critical after tragic accidents involving youth.
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