Kerman, CA — On the afternoon of Monday, October 19, 2026, a person in a mobility scooter lost their life in a collision involving a commercial vehicle, according to KSEE/KGPE.
The Kerman Police Department first received reports of the fatal pedestrian accident at approximately 3:00 PM. They responded to the crash site at South Madera Avenue (Highway 145) and West Whitesbridge Road (Highway 180), a bustling intersection in a retail area of north Kerman.
According to investigations, a person using an electric mobility scooter was struck by a commercial vehicle while attempting to cross the intersection. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
By 5:20 PM, debris from the accident had been cleared away, and the area around the crash opened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic once more.
Further details regarding the fatal collision have not yet been released, including the identities of the deceased and the driver, a description of the vehicle involved, and what events may have led to the accident. This is an ongoing investigation.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
California law classifies mobility scooter and wheelchair users as pedestrians, which drivers are required to exercise a special duty of care toward, due to their greater vulnerability to serious injury in a collision.
The family of the mobility scooter user who lost their life may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim can help recover damages such as funeral expenses and the loss of support and companionship provided by the deceased.
California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident similar to the one described here at the intersection of Madera Avenue and Whitesbridge Road, a California pedestrian accident lawyer will be happy to answer any questions and provide a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
