Orlando, FL (May 11, 2026) – A 14-year-old riding an electric scooter was seriously injured after being struck by a pickup truck on Sunday afternoon, May 10, in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. at the intersection of Moss Park Road and Savannah Pines Drive. Investigators said the teen was traveling eastbound on Moss Park Road when he was hit by a Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by a 35-year-old man from Panama City Beach.
Emergency units responded to the scene and transported the teenager to Arnold Palmer Hospital with serious injuries. Officials said the driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene following the crash and cooperated with authorities.
Eastbound lanes of Moss Park Rd were temporarily blocked while troopers conducted an on-scene investigation and cleared the roadway. Additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released.
The incident remains under investigation, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
We are thinking of the injured teen.
Why Scooter and Vehicle Collisions Often Result in Serious Injuries
Collisions involving electric scooters and motor vehicles can lead to significant injuries due to the limited protection offered to riders. Unlike passengers in cars or trucks, scooter riders are fully exposed during impact, increasing the risk of head, leg, and internal injuries.
In roadway environments like busy suburban corridors, drivers may have limited time to react to smaller vehicles such as scooters, especially at intersections or during lane changes. Speed, visibility, and roadway design can all influence crash severity. Emergency responders typically focus on rapid trauma evaluation when pediatric or teenage patients are involved, as injuries may be more severe than they initially appear.
Investigators in these cases review driver awareness, rider positioning, and traffic conditions to understand how they occur.
