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Driver accused of fleeing crash that left scooter rider critically injured in Miami
By Allyson Castillo at WSVN 7 News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A Miami man was arrested Monday after police said he fled the scene of a crash that left a person riding an electric scooter critically injured near Allapattah. Stephen Erik Campos, 45, was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, according to the City of Miami Poli
Key takeaway Investigators said Campos was driving a 2018 Lexus RX 350 northbound on Northwest 37th Avenue when he failed to stop at a red light and collided with a pedestrian riding an electric stand-up scooter eastbound on Northwest 36th Street.
Why this matters in The Miami
The incident near Allapattah is a stark reminder of the dangers that scooter riders face on Miami's streets. As the city continues to grapple with the challenges of alternative transportation, this crash highlights the need for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect vulnerable road users. The fact that the collision occurred at an intersection, where a driver failed to stop at a red light, also underscores the importance of traffic enforcement and education in preventing such accidents. With Miami's streets becoming increasingly congested, the city must prioritize the safety of all road users, including scooter riders, pedestrians, and cyclists. The critically injured scooter rider's fate serves as a warning to the community, and authorities must take a closer look at the intersection of Northwest 37th Avenue and Northwest 36th Street to identify potential safety hazards and implement measures to prevent similar crashes in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Miami man was arrested Monday after police said he fled the scene of a crash that left a person riding an electric scooter critically injured near Allapattah. Stephen Erik Campos, 45, was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, according to the City of Miami Poli
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