{"id":403668,"date":"2026-09-18T15:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T15:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/403668\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T15:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T15:56:11","slug":"teen-on-e-scooter-struck-killed-by-orlando-driver-deputies-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/403668\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen on e-scooter struck, killed by Orlando driver, deputies say"},"content":{"rendered":"

14-year-old on e-scooter dies after being struck by Orlando driver, deputies say<\/p>\n

\"AllisonPOLK COUNTY, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n

A 14-year-old teen was killed Thursday evening after he was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n

Deputies were called to the crash at about 7:55 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 27 and McFee Drive in the Four Corners area.<\/p>\n

Upon arriving, first responders found the teen with serious injuries and transported him to a local hospital. He was later pronounced dead due to his injuries. <\/p>\n

Deputies said the teen lived in the area and was a ninth-grade student at Davenport High School. He was riding a NIU Kick electric scooter when he was struck. <\/p>\n

According to investigators, the teen was traveling west to east in a crosswalk when he entered the path of a northbound 2026 Ford Explorer. <\/p>\n

The SUV, driven by a 38-year-old Orlando man, was traveling in the center northbound lane of U.S. 27. Deputies said northbound traffic had a green light as the SUV approached McFee Drive.<\/p>\n

The driver remained at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office. <\/p>\n

Deputies said no charges are anticipated at this time, but the investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n

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