Actions

Woman killed riding electric scooter near Chesterfield Towne Center

Chesterfield police investigate electric scooter crash
Posted
and last updated

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. β€” Chesterfield officers are investigating a fatal crash between a vehicle and an electric scooter near Chesterfield Towne Center.

They said it happened at the intersection of Midlothian Turnpike (Route 60) and Branchway Road at approximately 9:22 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

"Officers arrived on scene and located an unresponsive adult female in the roadway," a Chesterfield police spokesperson said. "Officers immediately rendered aid until rescue personnel arrived. The female was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and would later be pronounced deceased."

The victim’s name has not yet been released.

Police believe the driver struck the electric scooter while both were in the travel lanes of Route 60. The driver of the vehicle was not hurt according to police, and is cooperating with the investigation.

You can contact Chesterfield County Police at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app with any tips.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

πŸ“²: CONNECT WITH US

Blue Sky | Facebook | Instagram | X | Threads | TikTok | YouTube

CBS6-News-at-4pm-and-Jennifer-Hudson-480x360.jpg

Entertainment

Watch 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' weekdays at 3 p.m. on CBS 6!

πŸ“± Download CBS 6 News App
The app features breaking news alerts, live video, weather radar, traffic incidents, closings and delays and more.