8-Year-Old Boy Dies in Chula Vista E-Scooter Crash

An 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car while riding an electric scooter in the Tango Loop neighborhood of Chula Vista, California. The boy was pinned under a 2013 Audi convertible until bystanders used a hydraulic jack to free him before first responders arrived. Despite being rushed to Rady Children's Hospital, the child died from his injuries, deeply affecting the close-knit community. Authorities report no evidence of drugs or alcohol involvement and have not yet completed their investigation. The accident sparked calls from residents for improved safety measures, including speed limits and traffic calming, especially given the neighborhood’s lack of sidewalks and high number of children. The tragedy occurred just days after the Chula Vista City Council passed an ordinance banning children under 12 from operating electric-powered vehicles like e-scooters.