Kyle Welch dies in fatal Shasta County scooter crash

Kyle Welch dies in fatal Shasta County scooter crash

Fatal Shasta County scooter crash death of Kyle Welch – Obituary

Kyle Welch, a 34-year-old man from Cottonwood, tragically lost his life following a collision involving his electric scooter and a pickup truck in Shasta County on the night of May 31.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Welch had been riding southbound on Park Drive when his scooter intersected with a westbound Ford F-250 traveling along Gas Point Road. The incident occurred around 10 p.m.

Following the impact, the driver of the pickup moved his vehicle to the north shoulder of Gas Point Road. Upon exiting, he discovered Welch beneath the truck.

The driver immediately contacted emergency services, but despite their swift response, paramedics were unable to revive Welch.

Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.