EVERETT, Wash. - A 5-year-old child is fighting life-threatening injuries and a 16-year-old was seriously hurt after the pair was struck by a car while riding an e-scooter in Everett on Friday afternoon, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said the crash happened around 2:22 p.m. near Center Road, FOX 13 Seattle reported. Both children were taken to a hospital, where they are receiving treatment.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash, along with two children who were riding inside it, suffered minor injuries, deputies said.
Center Road was expected to remain closed for several hours Friday while investigators worked the scene, the sheriff's office said.
Authorities have not released further details about how the crash occurred, and no updated conditions have been provided for any of the people involved. The sheriff's office said the investigation is ongoing.