Long Beach man was struck by an eastbound Toyota Tundra near Stanbridge Avenue
August 10, 2026 | Long Beach, CA
What happened in the crash?
LONG BEACH, CA (Aug. 10) - The Long Beach Police Department responded Monday night to a fatal scooter crash in the 5300 block of Walton Street.
Nicholas Thompson, 31, of Long Beach, died after being struck by an eastbound Toyota Tundra while attempting to turn from Stanbridge Avenue onto westbound Walton Street.
Nicholas Thompson, 31, of Long Beach, was attempting to turn onto westbound Walton from Stanbridge Avenue around 10 p.m. when he was struck by an eastbound Toyota Tundra. The driver saw Thompson but could not avoid the collision.
Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene. The Tundra driver was uninjured and remained at the scene. Speed, distracted driving, and impairment are not considered factors.
- Date and time: Monday night around 10 p.m.
- Location: 5300 block of Walton Street at Stanbridge Avenue
- Vehicles: Scooter and Toyota Tundra
- Outcome: One fatality, driver uninjured
- Status: Investigation ongoing; contact Long Beach Police Department with information
Why do these accidents happen?
Traditional moped and scooter crashes show concerning patterns. NHTSA data indicates riders face 35 times higher risk of fatal injury than passenger vehicle occupants. A multi-year study of 5,660 moped crashes found over 90% of drivers uninsured and only 17% wore helmets. Alcohol and drug use raised severe injury risk by 209%.
Electric scooter injuries rose from 8,566 in 2017 to 56,847 in 2022, a 45% annual increase per UC San Francisco research. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recorded 169,300 e-scooter emergency visits from 2017-2022, nearly 47% of all micromobility injuries.
| Source | Statistic | Details |
|---|
| NHTSA | 35x higher fatal risk | Scooter riders vs. passenger vehicle occupants |
| Multi-year study (5,660 crashes) | 90%+ uninsured | Only 17% wore helmets |
| UC San Francisco | 45% annual increase | Injuries rose from 8,566 (2017) to 56,847 (2022) |
| CPSC | 169,300 visits | E-scooter ED visits 2017-2022 |
Legal Insights
In cases such as this, prompt investigation supports evidence preservation.
Having the proper resources is extremely important when investigating a moped or scooter accident case and demonstrating that there was negligence on the part of another party.
In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney has the resources to interview expert witnesses, conduct defendant background checks, and review applicable insurance coverage.
- Independent review helps document conditions at the scene
- Background and coverage analysis can clarify available options
- Families may pursue claims for loss of income, companionship, funeral costs, and emotional distress
It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of income and companionship, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.
Insurance companies often try to pressure victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth. However, an attorney will vigorously advocate for their client to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly.
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