Teen Injured After Scooter Collides with Turning Car

14-year-old hospitalized with possible hip injury in Coldwater, Michigan incident

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A 14-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was hospitalized with a possible hip injury after colliding with a car attempting to turn at an intersection in Coldwater, Michigan on Sunday evening. The teen reportedly rode through a "Don't Walk" signal and struck the side of the 2023 Chevy Blazer driven by a 25-year-old woman.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns around electric scooters, especially for younger riders, as they become more prevalent in cities and towns. It also underscores the need for improved infrastructure, education, and enforcement to protect both scooter riders and drivers.

The details

According to Coldwater Public Safety officers, the 14-year-old boy was riding the electric scooter towards the intersection of West Chicago Street and Hanchett Street around 5:30 pm on Sunday when he attempted to cross against the "Don't Walk" signal. The scooter then collided with the side of a 2023 Chevy Blazer that was making a right turn, driven by a 25-year-old woman from Quincy. Emergency responders transported the teen to the hospital with a possible hip injury.

  • The incident occurred around 5:30 pm on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

14-year-old Coldwater boy

The teenage rider of the electric scooter who was injured in the collision.

25-year-old Quincy woman

The driver of the 2023 Chevy Blazer that collided with the scooter.

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What’s next

Coldwater Public Safety is investigating the incident and asking any witnesses to come forward with additional information.

The takeaway

This collision underscores the need for improved safety measures, education, and infrastructure to protect electric scooter riders, especially younger users, as well as drivers sharing the roads in Coldwater and other communities.