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Virginia Beach, VA (May 13, 2026) – A teenager was injured Tuesday night in a hit-and-run crash involving a scooter on Ferrell Pkwy in Virginia Beach.
Emergency units responded around 8:50 p.m. to the 5000 block of Ferrell Pkwy after receiving reports of a collision involving a scooter and a vehicle. Responders arrived at the scene and located an injured teenager.
The teen was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. Authorities said the driver involved in the crash did not remain at the scene following the incident.
Additional details regarding the suspect vehicle and the circumstances leading up to the collision have not yet been released.
Authorities continue to investigate the hit-and-run crash, and more information may be released as it becomes available. We are thinking of the injured teen as recovery continues.
Why Scooter Riders Face Increased Risks in Hit-and-Run Crashes
Scooter riders are more vulnerable during traffic collisions because they have little protection from direct impacts. Even crashes at moderate speeds can result in injuries due to falls onto the roadway or contact with nearby vehicles.
Hit-and-run incidents can also delay the collection of details about how a crash occurred, especially when drivers leave before investigators arrive. Surveillance footage, roadway evidence, and witness accounts are often reviewed to help identify the vehicle involved.
Roads with steady evening traffic and multiple turning points may increase the chances of collisions involving scooters and smaller personal vehicles. Visibility conditions and driver awareness can also affect how safely vehicles share the roadway.
