Two teenage girls were seriously injured after being struck by a truck while riding electric scooters in Placer County, California, on August 26. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene following the collision.
Lincoln Police responded to reports of a vehicle crash near Joiner Park and found the two girls with significant injuries. Both were transported to a local hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Diliara Borisova, the mother of one of the victims, 15-year-old Kseniia Borisova, stated that the girls were riding on the sidewalk at the time of the incident. According to Borisova, the gray truck turned suddenly without signaling, making it impossible for the girls to avoid the collision.
Kseniia Borisova sustained fractures to her leg and skull, as well as a liver laceration. The condition of the second girl has not been released.
Lincoln Police are actively investigating the incident and are seeking the driver of the gray truck. The driver is expected to face hit-and-run charges. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about the driver or vehicle to contact the Lincoln Police Department at 916-645-4040.