Fatal Crash on Santa Rosa Avenue Claims 61-Year-Old Man's Life [Santa Rosa, CA]

Scooter Rider Killed After SUV Collision at Santa Rosa Intersection

Santa Rosa, CA (December 28, 2025) — On Friday morning, a 61-year-old man riding a motorized scooter died after a fatal crash on Santa Rosa Avenue.

Police responded around 8:11 a.m. to a reported collision at Santa Rosa Avenue and El Portal Way.

Officers arrived to find the scooter rider unresponsive and pronounced him dead at the scene.

Investigators determined the man was traveling north on Santa Rosa Avenue when an SUV turning left from a parking lot into southbound lanes collided with him. The driver stopped immediately, contacted emergency services, and cooperated with authorities. Officials have not released the victim’s name pending family notification.

The crash remains under investigation.

Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest sympathies to the victim’s family and loved ones as they cope with this heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

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