Crime & Safety
Snohomish County, WA: 5-Year-Old Critically Hurt in E-Scooter Collision
Everett, WA – A 5 year old child suffered life threatening injuries and a 16 year old was seriously injured Friday afternoon after an electric scooter carrying both children collided with a vehicle in
By Miles Carter · 2026-10-23T23:09:26.114Z
Everett, WA – A 5 year old child suffered life threatening injuries and a 16 year old was seriously injured Friday afternoon after an electric scooter carrying both children collided with a vehicle in Everett, prompting a major investigation and a road closure.
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to the collision at approximately 2:22 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, near the 600 block of Center Road.
Authorities said the collision involved two children riding an electric scooter and a vehicle traveling eastbound.
Five People Injured in Collision The sheriff's office confirmed that the 5 year old sustained life threatening injuries, while the 16 year old suffered serious injuries.
The driver of the vehicle and two young children riding inside also sustained minor injuries.
Emergency responders transported the 5 year old, the 16 year old and the vehicle's driver to Providence Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Officials have not released additional details about the injured children's conditions or whether the other two children required further medical care.
Center Road Closed During Investigation Detectives assigned to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Collision Investigation Unit responded to examine the scene and determine what led to the crash.
Authorities announced that Center Road would remain closed for several hours while investigators documented evidence and processed the collision scene.
Motorists traveling through the Everett area were advised to anticipate disruptions and seek alternate routes.
Investigation Remains Active The sheriff's office has not announced whether speed, impairment or other factors contributed to the collision.
Investigators have also not publicly established which party had the right of way.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation, and authorities have not announced any citations or arrests.
Additional information may be released as detectives continue their work.