Boy Killed, Brother Injured in Koreatown E-Scooter Crash

Published August 2, 2025

A 9-year-old boy died after an RV struck him and his 19-year-old brother as the brothers rode e-scooters near South New Hampshire Avenue and Fourth Street in Los Angeles on the evening of July 31, 2025, according to reports citing the Los Angeles Police Department.

FOX 11 reported officers responded to the 300 block of South New Hampshire Avenue at about 7:30 p.m. FOX 11 attributed the account that the boy was declared dead at the scene to witnesses. The outlet reported that his brother was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Univision likewise reported that the older brother was hospitalized.

FOX 11 reported that the driver stayed at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a field sobriety test. The arrest is an allegation and does not establish guilt. The sources reviewed did not establish the precise vehicle movements or a final investigative finding.

Location of the Incident

News reports placed the collision near South New Hampshire Avenue and Fourth Street, in the 300 block of South New Hampshire Avenue. The maps show the reported intersection area but not an exact point.

Laws Affecting This Incident

California Vehicle Code § 23152 prohibits driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Public reporting says the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI; it does not establish a conviction or final finding. The statute provides general legal context and does not decide fault or guilt in this report. Read California Vehicle Code § 23152.

About This Report

This report summarizes publicly available coverage. Sources: FOX 11, “9-year-old boy on e-scooter struck, killed by RV driven by suspected DUI driver”; Univision, Spanish-language report on the collision.