[03-15-2026] San Mateo County, CA – Electric Scooter Rider Injured in Hit-and-Run Collision on Monte Diablo Ave.

An electric scooter rider suffered a 4-inch cut to his head in a hit-and-run collision in San Mateo on Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2026.

According to the San Mateo Police Department, the crash occurred at around 12:50 p.m. at the intersection of Monte Diablo Avenue and North San Mateo Drive. 

The victim, who was not wearing a helmet at the time, sustained the injury after being struck by a vehicle.

Using neighborhood security camera footage and automated license-plate reader technology, officers identified the suspect as a 60-year-old man from Foster City. 

Police tracked the suspect to San Francisco International Airport, where he works, and arrested him with the assistance of the San Francisco Police Department.

The suspect was booked into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of felony hit-and-run resulting in injury.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.