Young Rider Seriously Injured in Scooter and E-Bike Crash at 65th Street and Blaine in Inver Grove Heights
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Published: July 17, 2026
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA — In an update to an earlier post we made on Facebook, we have learned that a young rider was seriously injured after a collision with a vehicle Thursday morning at the intersection of 65th Street and Blaine Avenue in Inver Grove Heights.
According to the Inver Grove Heights Police Department, the crash occurred around 10:20 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026, and involved a juvenile riding a scooter or an e-bike platform and a motor vehicle. Authorities said the young rider sustained serious injuries. While the injuries are considered significant, police said they are not believed to be life-threatening.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene following the crash and fully cooperated with the police investigation.
Police did not release additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision, and it is unclear at this time whether any citations or charges are being considered. The crash remains under investigation.
Location of the injury crash in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
Police Stress Scooter and E-Bike Safety
Following the incident, the Inver Grove Heights Police Department is reminding both motorists and riders to exercise extra caution as electric scooters and e-bikes continue to grow in popularity throughout the community.
Officials encouraged everyone using these devices to wear a properly fitted helmet, remain alert, and obey traffic laws. Drivers are also urged to be vigilant for riders, particularly at intersections and residential streets where conflicts are more likely to occur.
Police also encouraged parents to have conversations with their children about safe riding practices, including watching carefully for vehicles, following traffic rules, and understanding how to navigate roadways and intersections safely.
"A few extra seconds of caution can prevent a lifetime of heartache," the department said, urging the community to work together to improve safety for everyone sharing the road.
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Written By: Will Wight
