Motorist Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Striking Electric Scooter Rider in Rancho Bernardo
In the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego, a 27-year-old motorist was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after allegedly running a red light and striking a 41-year-old man on an electric scooter. The scooter rider sustained "imminently life-threatening" injuries…
San Diego, CA, July 25, 2026 —
A 27-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego following a collision that critically injured a man on an electric scooter.
The incident occurred when the motorist allegedly ran a red light and struck the 41-year-old electric scooter rider. Authorities reported that the impact resulted in “imminently life-threatening” injuries to the scooter rider.
Emergency services responded to the scene, and the injured man was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver involved in the collision was taken into custody by law enforcement on suspicion of DUI. Further details regarding the investigation and any potential charges were not immediately available.
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