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NORTH FORT MYERS, Lee County, Fla., Nov. 13, 2026 — A 17-year-old boy was critically injured early on Thursday morning, November 12, when he was struck by a car while riding an electric scooter on Nalle Grade Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The crash happened around 5:46 a.m. on Nalle Grade Road in North Fort Myers. The teen suffered critical injuries. No further details about the vehicle involved or the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Troopers have not said whether charges are expected or what led the car and scooter to collide.
The crash is the second scooter crash reported in Lee County within a week. A crash earlier in the week involving an electric scooter in Fort Myers left a man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do weather and road conditions affect scooter and car crash risk?
Darkness, wet pavement, and poor lighting can all make it harder for drivers to see scooter riders and for riders to react in time. Many crashes involving scooters happen during low-light hours, like early morning or night.
What should someone do immediately after a crash involving a scooter or car?
Call 911, stay at the scene if it's safe to do so, and seek medical attention even if injuries aren't immediately obvious. Getting contact information from witnesses and documenting the scene with photos can also help any later investigation.
Where do most scooter-related crashes tend to happen?
These crashes commonly occur at intersections or along roads without dedicated bike or scooter lanes, where riders and vehicles share the same space with little separation.
