Colton Remsburg, 13, died on May 13 after being struck by a pickup truck while riding an electric scooter in Lake Nona, Orlando. He was reportedly on his way to buy Mother's Day flowers when the May 10 collision occurred on Moss Park Road. The driver remained at the scene and is unlikely to face charges; the community has mourned with memorials and renewed calls for improved e-scooter safety.
13-Year-Old Killed While Riding E-Scooter to Buy Mother's Day Flowers in Orlando
Colton RemsburgCredit: GoFundMe
Colton Remsburg, 13, died on May 13 after being struck by a pickup truck while riding an electric scooter in the Lake Nona area of Orlando. He was reportedly heading to a store on May 10 to buy Mother's Day flowers for his mother when the collision occurred as he crossed the eastbound lanes of Moss Park Road near Savannah Pines Drive.
Colton RemsburgCredit: GoFundMe
Crash and Immediate Response
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said Colton was struck on May 10 and rushed to a hospital with severe injuries; he died three days later. The pickup driver, a 35-year-old man, remained at the scene, attempted to render aid and was not injured. Troopers told local outlets the driver likely will not face charges or citations.
Colton RemsburgCredit: GoFundMe
Remembrances and Community Reaction
Friends and community members remembered Colton as energetic, kind and passionate about sports and fishing. A GoFundMe organized during his hospitalization described him as 'a bright light in the lives of everyone who knows and loves him' and asked for support as the family faced a devastating loss. Lake Nona Youth Sports held moments of silence during flag football games on May 15 to honor his memory.
Colton RemsburgCredit: GoFundMe
'The worst thing was that he didn't wear a helmet, and he didn't have any broken bones on him. It's just that he hit his head so hard on the ground,' a family friend said to local media.
Safety Concerns and Next Steps
Witnesses and friends noted Colton was not wearing a helmet; a photo shared with local media showed the e-scooter split in two. Orange County School District Superintendent Maria Vazquez called the death a 'devastating loss' and said counseling would be available for students and staff. Board member Maria Salamanca and other community leaders have raised concerns about micromobility safety and plan town-hall discussions with city officials to explore measures that could prevent future tragedies.
Authorities continue to investigate the collision. Out of respect for the grieving family, community members have been asked to avoid speculation while officials complete their review.
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