Updated: Monday, 11:45 a.m.
A 13-year-old boy was taken to a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle while riding a motorized scooter to school in Leawood on Monday morning.
In a news release, Leawood Police Chief Brad Robbins said the incident took place near 143rd Street and Mission Road at around 7:35 a.m.
Robbins said the boy was traveling westbound on the sidewalk along 143rd Street, going to school, when a driver in a small SUV going east hit the boy as they turned into the entrance of an elementary school.
The Leawood PD release does not identify the school, but Prairie Star Elementary sits near that intersection, adjacent to Prairie Star Middle School. Those schools are in the Blue Valley School District.
“Fortunately, the boy was wearing a helmet and was alert and talking when the first officer arrived,” Robbins said in the release. “Leawood Fire and Johnson County MedAct [paramedics] provided initial care before he was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.”
Robbins said the crash remains under investigation.
In an emailed response to questions, Robbins confirmed the driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Start of a new school year
Students returned to classes in Blue Valley — as well as all other public school districts in Johnson County — last week.
Monday was the start of the first full week of the 2026-27 school year for most Johnson County students.
On Monday, Prairie Star Middle School Principal Eric Rembold sent the following message to parents and families, following the crash:
“I would like to provide you with important information about an incident involving a student on a scooter and a vehicle that occurred during arrival. We immediately called 911 for the student and contacted the student’s family. We are thankful for the quick response from first responders who have provided the student with needed medical attention. While I can’t share details, the student is with parents and receiving medical care. Our counselors, teachers and administration are here to support anyone who needs to talk.
“I felt it was important to inform you why emergency personnel were on campus during arrival, as your child’s safety is our top priority. We appreciate your patience this morning during arrival and your ongoing support of our school community.”
Broader context
Motorized scooters and e-bikes have become a hot topic in Johnson County over the past two years, particularly in Leawood.
Last October, 10-year-old Duke Ommert was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while riding an e-scooter near 103rd and Lee Boulevard in northern Leawood.
Leawood later lowered the speed limit on that stretch of Lee from 35 to 30 miles per hour, though Ommert’s parents and other residents called for more stringent safety measures, including adding a sidewalk.
Other cities, including Olathe, Overland Park, Prairie Village and Shawnee, have all adopted scooter and e-bike rules, including requiring young riders to wear helmets, over the past year or so.
