RIVERSIDE, CA — Two 14-year-old boys who were critically injured in a Riverside collision have died, according to police. The teens had been riding an e-scooter and an e-motorcycle when they were struck by an 88-year-old driver.
Riverside police said both boys died last week from major injuries suffered in the Aug. 25 crash. Investigators said the collision happened at about 7:46 p.m. at Arlington Avenue and Mitchell Avenue, near Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School.
Police have not announced any arrests, and the crash remains under investigation.
Police say the teens were crossing at Arlington and Mitchell
Investigators said the boys were attempting to cross the intersection when they were hit by a Lexus. The vehicle was being driven by an 88-year-old man, according to Riverside police.
Officials said the driver remained at the scene after the crash. Police have not said whether speed, visibility, or any other factor played a role in the collision.
The intersection where the crash occurred sits near an elementary school, adding to the concern surrounding the incident in the surrounding neighborhood.
Both boys were taken as critical injuries and later died
Authorities first reported that the two teens had been critically hurt in the collision. They later confirmed that both boys died from those injuries last week.
Police identified the victims only as 14-year-old boys. No further information about their names or family members has been released.
The deaths turned what began as a serious injury crash into a double-fatal case, though investigators have not said whether charges will be filed.
A late-August evening crash drew investigators to the neighborhood
The crash happened on Aug. 25 shortly before 7:50 p.m., when traffic conditions can shift quickly as daylight fades. Riverside police have not said how many witnesses saw the collision or whether nearby cameras captured it.
What is known is that the boys were riding separate small electric vehicles and were struck while crossing. The vehicle involved was a Lexus, and the driver stayed at the scene as police responded.
The department has continued to treat the case as an active investigation while it pieces together the sequence of events.
No arrests have been announced as the investigation continues
For now, police have not said that anyone has been taken into custody. They also have not released details about possible traffic violations or other findings tied to the case.
Riverside authorities are still working to determine exactly how the collision unfolded and whether any additional evidence will affect the outcome of the case.
Until investigators finish that work, the only confirmed facts are the time, place, vehicles involved, and the deaths of the two boys who were struck in the intersection.
Crash adds to concerns about teens on small electric vehicles
The collision highlights the risks facing young riders using e-scooters and e-motorcycles on busy city streets. In this case, two teenagers were crossing an intersection when they were struck by a passenger vehicle.
Police have not issued any public safety warning tied specifically to the crash, but the incident underscores how quickly an evening ride can turn deadly when a driver and riders arrive at the same crossing point.
Riverside police said the case remains open, and no arrest has been made as investigators continue their review.
