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Irvine, CA (May 15, 2026) – An 87-year-old man died on Thursday night, May 14, after being struck by a Tesla SUV at the intersection of Irvine Boulevard and Groveland in Irvine near the Stonegate and Woodbury communities.
According to Irvine police, officers and emergency units responded to reports of a traffic collision involving a Tesla SUV and a man on a mobility scooter. Life-saving measures were attempted at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead due to his injuries.
Investigators said the Tesla was traveling westbound on Irvine Boulevard with a green signal at the time of the crash. Officials stated the man on the mobility scooter was crossing northbound in a marked crosswalk on Groveland when the collision occurred.
The Tesla driver suffered minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. The police said the driver is cooperating with investigators, and they also noted that impairment is not believed to have been a factor in the crash.
The Irvine Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team continues to investigate the incident.
Our sincere condolences go out to the family of the deceased scooter.
In many cases, intersection design and sightlines can affect how quickly drivers and pedestrians notice each other. Video surveillance, witness accounts, and vehicle data may help reconstruct the sequence of events. Lighting conditions and traffic flow are also commonly reviewed, especially at larger intersections near residential areas. Because mobility scooters are lower to the ground than most vehicles, they may be harder for drivers to see in certain conditions, making visibility an important part of the investigation.
