Fayetteville Man Dies After Scooter Crash Near Opelika

The 38-year-old was struck by a Jeep Cherokee while stationary on his scooter in the roadway.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:19pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered scooter mirror or turn signal lens, the dramatic lighting and stark, gritty aesthetic conceptually representing the sudden and tragic nature of the incident.A tragic scooter crash near Opelika, Alabama claims the life of a 38-year-old Georgia man, exposing the dangers faced by vulnerable road users.Columbus Today

A 38-year-old man from Fayetteville, Georgia died on Thursday after being critically injured in a vehicle collision with his scooter earlier this week in Lee County, Alabama. Bryan J. Pesotski was struck by a 2021 Jeep Cherokee while stationary on his scooter in the roadway, and he succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Columbus, Georgia.

Why it matters

Scooter and motorcycle safety is an ongoing concern, especially on rural highways where vehicles may be traveling at higher speeds. This incident highlights the need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the crash occurred around 8:24 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 on U.S. Route 29 near the 199 mile marker, approximately four miles northeast of Opelika. Pesotski was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional – Midtown in Columbus, Georgia for medical treatment, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital on Thursday, April 9.

  • The crash occurred around 8:24 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7.
  • Pesotski died at the hospital on Thursday, April 9.

The players

Bryan J. Pesotski

A 38-year-old man from Fayetteville, Georgia who was fatally injured in the scooter crash.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

The state law enforcement agency investigating the crash.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the vulnerability of scooter and motorcycle riders on the road, and the importance of increased safety measures and public awareness to protect these vulnerable road users.