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Authorities Identify 85-Year-Old Man Killed in Kerman Scooter Crash
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 1 day ago on
October 20, 2026

The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified Roy Vogt, 85, of Kerman, as the man killed Monday in a collision involving a commercial vehicle while riding a mobility scooter. (Kerman PD)

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The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identified the man killed Monday afternoon in a collision involving a commercial vehicle and an electric mobility scooter in Kerman as Roy Vogt, 85, of Kerman.

Kerman police responded around 3 p.m. to a reported injury collision at Highway 145 and Highway 180, near Whitesbridge and Madera avenues.

Officers determined that a commercial vehicle struck Vogt as he was crossing the intersection on an electric mobility scooter, police said.

Vogt suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Based on preliminary findings, alcohol or drug impairment does not appear to have been a contributing factor, police said.

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Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information is asked to contact the Kerman Police Department at (559) 550-0559.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.
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