Kitchener e-scooter collision seriously injures 15-year-old rider
A 15-year-old e-scooter rider was seriously injured in a collision with a Ford in Kitchener, police said. Investigators are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.
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A 15-year-old e-scooter rider was seriously injured in a collision with a Ford vehicle at a Kitchener intersection on Nov. 4, 2026, Waterloo regional police said.
Emergency services responded to reports of the collision at Fairway Road North and Lackner Boulevard at approximately 4:25 p.m., according to police. The rider was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Police said the youth was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The Ford driver reported no physical injuries.
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The intersection was closed for several hours while the collision was investigated. It has since reopened, police said.
Police seek witnesses and footage
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856. The police file number is WA26162594.
The release lists its posted time as 7:23 a.m. on Nov. 4, earlier than the reported collision time of 4:25 p.m. that day.
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Official source: Waterloo Regional Police Service