Washington County e-scooter crash: Boy, 11, dies from injuries

Published October 15, 2026 9:14 AM CDT

An 11-year-old boy critically injured in an e-scooter crash in Baytown Township last week has died from his injuries.

Deadly scooter crash in Baytown Township

What we know:

The crash happened around 8:16 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the intersection of 40th Street North and Paradise Avenue North in Baytown Township, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities said an 11-year-old boy was riding an electric scooter when he was struck by a vehicle.

First responders arrived on scene and started CPR before transporting the boy to Regions Hospital in critical condition.

The sheriff’s office confirmed to FOX 9 on Thursday that the boy has since died from his injuries. 

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the boy's identity or said when he died. 

Additional details about what led to the crash have not been released.

What's next:

The crash remains under investigation. 

The Source: This story uses previous FOX 9 reporting and information from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. 

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