E-scooter collision sends two girls to hospital

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-117636
E-scooter collision sends two girls to hospital

Two young girls are in hospital with serious injuries after their e-scooter was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on October 19, 2026, officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision at the intersection of McDougall Street and Elliott Street East. Upon arrival, officers learned that a minivan had collided with an e-scooter carrying two riders.

The investigation determined that the e-scooter entered the intersection against a red light and was struck by the oncoming minivan, which had the right of way.

The 12-year-old female driver of the e-scooter and her 12-year-old female passenger were transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the minivan remained at the scene.

The intersection was closed to traffic for several hours while officers conducted their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Traffic Enforcement Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 7032. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at catchcrooks.com.