A man riding an e-scooter was critically injured Saturday night, October 17, 2026, when a vehicle struck him near the intersection of Gettysburg Avenue and 9th Street in Fresno, according to the Fresno Police Department. Officers responded to the crash just before 7:00 p.m. in the Fresno County city and found the e-scooter rider with serious injuries at the scene. The man was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, where his condition remained critical. The Fresno Police Department launched an investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

According to police, the driver of the vehicle that struck the e-scooter rider remained at the scene and was cooperating with officers during the initial investigation. Investigators said it did not appear that the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. No further details about the identity of the injured man, the type of vehicle involved, or the specific circumstances leading up to the collision have been released by the Fresno Police Department as of the latest reports.

The crash on Gettysburg Avenue adds to a growing number of collisions involving e-scooters and e-bikes on Fresno city streets. According to police, officers responded to 36 collisions involving scooters in 2024, and the Fresno Police Department has documented approximately 116 traffic collisions involving bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters so far in 2026. The investigation into Saturday evening's crash remains active and ongoing, and authorities have not announced any citations or charges at this time.

The rising number of e-scooter and e-bike collisions across Fresno highlights the challenges facing the city as these modes of transportation become more popular on local roadways. The Fresno City Council adopted its Vision Zero Action Plan on May 21, 2026, committing to the goal of eliminating fatal and severe-injury traffic crashes. Both motorists and e-scooter riders are encouraged to remain alert, obey traffic signals, and exercise caution at intersections and along arterial streets where vehicle and scooter traffic frequently share the road. Anyone with information about Saturday night's collision is encouraged to contact the Fresno Police Department.