Electric scooter crash leaves two children injured in South Jersey

Gloucester County Electric scooter crash leaves two children injured in South Jersey Two teens were hospitalized after an e-scooter collided with a vehicle in West Deptford. One suffered life-threatening injuries. By Brendan Brightman , Cherise Lynch and Siobhan McGirl • Published November 10, 2026 • Updated 2 hours ago Two children were injured, one seriously, after the electric scooter they were riding collided with a vehicle in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The crash happened around 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, at the intersection of Hessian Avenue and Taft Avenue in West Deptford. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE SkyForce10 was over the scene an a electric scooter was seen laying in the middle of the roadway next to an SUV with front and side damage. SkyForce10 SkyForce10 According to the West Deptford Police Department, the two children were riding an electric scooter when they collided with a vehicle in the roadway. One of the children suffered serious, life-threatening injuries, while the other sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Both were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. Local Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. First Alert Weather 6 hours ago Rain returns and cooler temperatures follow end of week Chester 1 hour ago Chester faces possible bankruptcy with $45.7 million in funding needs for 2027 West Deptford police have not released information about what led to the collision. The crash remains under investigation by the West Deptford Police Department and the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Neighbors described a heartbreaking scene as police and emergency responders rushed to the residential intersection. "I mean terrible. Especially to see young kids. Me and my wife were almost crying. It broke our heart," nearby resident Angel Rivera said. Rivera shared doorbell camera video with NBC10 showing the moments after the crash. "I saw the two kids on the ground. And police they blocked everything on the street," Rivera said. Another neighbor expressed concern for the teenagers and their families. "I feel horrible for the children involved and their families obviously no one every wants to see something like that happen," the neighbor said. This article tagged under: Gloucester County