Kerman, CA — Authorities have identified 85-year-old Roy Vogt, of Kerman, as the man in a mobility scooter who lost his life in a collision involving a commercial vehicle on the afternoon of Monday, October 19, 2026, 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, Vogt was struck by a commercial vehicle while attempting to cross the intersection in an electric mobility scooter. He 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.
Vogt was identified by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
Further details regarding the fatal collision have not yet been released, including the identity of 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, toward whom drivers are required to exercise a special duty of care due to their greater vulnerability to serious injury in a collision.
Vogt’s family 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.
