Multiple Scooter and Traffic Crashes Across U.S.

A nine-vehicle crash on I‑225 in Aurora, Colorado, late Friday sent numerous people to hospitals, including at least one with serious injuries, and closed southbound lanes for hours as investigators work to determine causes. In northeast Las Vegas, a vehicle struck two children riding a scooter — one child was killed and the other hospitalized — and police said the driver remained at the scene and impairment was not suspected. In Leawood, Kansas, 10‑year‑old Duke Ommert died after being struck while riding an e‑scooter on Oct. 13; the community has held vigils and raised funds while police continue a major-crash investigation. In Plantation, Florida, an e‑bike rider suffered head injuries and was hospitalized after colliding with a car. In Sydney, a 65‑year‑old pedestrian was taken to hospital in critical condition after being struck by an e‑bike and police have questioned a suspect. Authorities nationwide are urging witnesses to come forward and share dashcam footage as investigations continue, underscoring growing safety concerns for e‑scooter and e‑bike riders and other vulnerable road users.