My DH was run over by an electric scooter!!!!

[allysmom1218]

We just returned from WDW on Saturday. Well anyway, we were walking down Main Street USA in our daze from being in The Magical Place on Earth and out of know where comes an ECV that literally ran him over. The back of his tennis shoes were caught in the front of the scooter. All I heard was someone yelling "Stop" and by the time I knew what was going on, Bam he was hit!!! Thank god I grabbed our DD's stroller and moved it or she would have been hit ( I don't know what it would of done if it ran over the umbrella stroller which was just one of those cheap ones from Wally World). The lady that was driving the scooter had NO IDEA how to operate it. I guess Disney needs to make sure that people know how to operate them before they let them loose in a crowd. What if the lady on the scooter was to hit a toddler walking that isn't very steady on their feet? My DH had to literally pull the scooter up from the front just to get his shoes out from being stuck. I mean, don't get me wrong, after all was said and done we laughed about the situation (alot) but I do think the situation could of turned out to be a bad one.

As we continued to walk to Main Street, My DH said "hey you need to go home and tell everyone on the Disney Board what happened to me, they'll think you're Crazy!!" I just thought it was funny he mentioned posting about it on here because he thinks I'm addicted to this board!!! He's always teasing me!!!

 

[Snow_White]

I totally believe it! Most of the people careening around the parks on the ECV's are downright dangerous!! People need to get a clue. If someone runs me over in September (I'll be 6 months pregnant), my husband will probably kill them

 

[Stitcheriffic]

Many people are courteous and used to navigating their vehicles. Many others are first-timers who don't have the slightest idea what they are doing and are really a terror to everyone else (and also can hurt themselves). There oughta be a road test.

 

[tasha99]

This is a concern I have about golf carts at the campgrounds, too. I've heard that kids can drive them (is this true?) I'm sure my teen would want to, and I'd be paranoid as she's been very irresponsible lately.

 

[Mrs. Nesbit]

My dad, my two sisters, and I ran the 5k Race at Epcot this past January and there were quite a few people being pushed by wheelchairs. This woman was practically sprinting and pushing somebody in a wheelchair at the same time in a huge crowd of people. I knew something bad was bound to happen. She ended up running over this older mans feet in front of her and they proceeded to get into an argument on the side of the road! I know it is hard to see things in front of you when pushing a wheelchair (I discharge patients at the local hospital), but some people have to work on being more considerate and go slower. There is no need to hurry at the Happiest Place on Earth, anyways!

 

[loveDmouse]

This is a concern I have about golf carts at the campgrounds, too. I've heard that kids can drive them (is this true?) I'm sure my teen would want to, and I'd be paranoid as she's been very irresponsible lately.

Kids aren't suppose to be driving them. It is part of the rules at the Fort but there are irresponsible parents who let them drive them around. Same with some other campgrounds. I think they are suppose to be 16 but I think that might even be too young for some of the actions I have seen.

 

[Schmeck]

It would be nice if WDW gave people a 'test run' lesson before letting them into the parks with the ECVs, if it's someone's first time using one. Lots of people rent them offsite though, and it's not Disney's responsibility to police their ability to use an offsite ECV.

We all have to remember that the ECVS do not stop immediately either - they need a bit of space in front of them at all time. Many people cut in front of ECVs, as they see that open space as their way through a crowded area.

 

[CarolA]

I have been hit by a wheelchair so it does NOT have to be an electric scooter. The woman pushing it lost control and it slammed into me. (And the way her DH cursed her out I would have left his behind sitting there on the concrete and let him push his own chair. He was a REAL JERK!!! A big man and she was a tiny woman, no wonder she lost control.)

 

[EmptyCinema]

Many ECV drivers are not using them for medical reason, only for "Convenience" (hence the "C") and really don't know how to drive them, because they've never driven one before. So where's a perfect learning ground? Why, one of the most crowded places on earth!

 

[Michigan]

On the flip side I have 2 daughters in wheelchairs and have had people walk right into them facing them. One man tried to sprint over the top of my oldest daughter and landed in her lap. A woman that saw it grabbed him in mid run and pulled him back over to my daughter and made him tell her he was sorry.

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

I was also hit by an ECV driver at a Downtown Disney store about 2 years ago. It was not a funny story. This man and I were waiting in a long line at one of the stores. I was next in line so the clerk looked at me to tell me to move over to her register since she just opened. This "idiot" tried to get in front of me , hence almost running me over. I did give him a piece of my mind, JERK!

 

[amery]

Well......

While I certainly wouldn't condone reckless ECV driving anywhere, I can definately see how this could happen on Main Street.

2 years ago, I spent roughly 90% of my entire trip to Orlando in a seated position having had knee surgery a few weeks earlier. It was like parting the Red Sea down there. It was also early August so therre really wasn't enough room to build up enough speed let alone not be able to see the speed bump in front of you.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

The flip side of this is the pedestrians wh don't pay attention.

About a year ago I was exiting the MK and driving down Main Street, staying behind a group of people. The suddenly stopped and started talking to each other. I did stop without hitting them and politely asked if they would let me pass. They then separated to let me through, but did not pay attention to what they were doing and one woman stood in such a way that one of my rear tires ran over her foot. This was after I had been at a full stop but she did not even look to where she was stepping. I hope she did not have any serious injuries, but I kept going.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Many people are courteous and used to navigating their vehicles. Many others are first-timers who don't have the slightest idea what they are doing and are really a terror to everyone else (and also can hurt themselves). There oughta be a road test.

I can see it now, "Please use the test course located next to the rental lockers before going onto Main Street, thank you".



Glad the OP's DH was ok!

 

[Macca1111]

My sister said that as a castmember she saw many collisions of ECVs with pedestrians...I do think that it's not from people who normally use them, but from people trying to learn at WDW. I also think that's why it's less prevalent in wheelchairs - they're less a "convenience" item and require actual work. It's true for everyone there though - busy looking at scenery and not at the crowd. Problem is, it's much more painful being hit by an ECV than another person. Sorry your DH got hit!

 

[momtimesone]

My mom who is 42 suffred a stroke 5 yrs ago and we take her out shopping with us. When we first told her to try out the scooters she said no as she was scared of them. Shes been paralized on the left side of her body since the stroke. We told her that she should try it using her good right hand and we will watch her and stand around her to make sure shes ok. She got on that thing and her attitude changed she was independent again ,she didnt need us to push her around. She was able to take my son in the toy aisle and show him the toys. For the first time in a long time she was smiling and not crying. That xmas we bought her her own scooter and took it with us to a theme park near us so she could watch her grandson on the rides. Using one hand shes pretty good but there are times when she slips and hits the foward button instead of staying still and we yell for innocent bystanders to warn them and we do take it seriously ,we dont laff when it happens. The peaple that get brushed by her instead of seeing it was an accident turn on her and call her rude making it really hard for us to convince her to come to any public place with us. She understands that her scooter does hurt when she rolls over our feet on accident she gets it but thats just it shes not doing it on purpose.What gets us is peaple think shes just somebody they can just cut in front off and get mad when she hits them. They walk, right in front of my mom even if shes saying excuse me they stop in front of her to look at there maps and give dirty looks when she says excuse me. Shes a pro at driving hers now but there are times when she hits things on accident and yes she feels horrible. She cant walk and she says to me everyday If she could she would give everything she had to walk again but having her scooter makes her feel like shes got legs. There are times when its easier for us just to rent a scooter and thats when the danger begins Shes not used to the controls so we try to have her test it in an off area to get used to them before sending her in a crowd. Im sorry your husband had that experience and thank goodness your child was ok. Hopefully it never happens again And if you ever see a lady on a ECV surrounded by adults In the theme parks Thats Us LOL guarding the public against moms personal test track trials.

 

[allysmom1218]

My mom who is 42 suffred a stroke 5 yrs ago and we take her out shopping with us. When we first told her to try out the scooters she said no as she was scared of them. Shes been paralized on the left side of her body since the stroke. We told her that she should try it using her good right hand and we will watch her and stand around her to make sure shes ok. She got on that thing and her attitude changed she was independent again ,she didnt need us to push her around. She was able to take my son in the toy aisle and show him the toys. For the first time in a long time she was smiling and not crying. That xmas we bought her her own scooter and took it with us to a theme park near us so she could watch her grandson on the rides. Using one hand shes pretty good but there are times when she slips and hits the foward button instead of staying still and we yell for innocent bystanders to warn them and we do take it seriously ,we dont laff when it happens. The peaple that get brushed by her instead of seeing it was an accident turn on her and call her rude making it really hard for us to convince her to come to any public place with us. She understands that her scooter does hurt when she rolls over our feet on accident she gets it but thats just it shes not doing it on purpose.What gets us is peaple think shes just somebody they can just cut in front off and get mad when she hits them. They walk, right in front of my mom even if shes saying excuse me they stop in front of her to look at there maps and give dirty looks when she says excuse me. Shes a pro at driving hers now but there are times when she hits things on accident and yes she feels horrible. She cant walk and she says to me everyday If she could she would give everything she had to walk again but having her scooter makes her feel like shes got legs. There are times when its easier for us just to rent a scooter and thats when the danger begins Shes not used to the controls so we try to have her test it in an off area to get used to them before sending her in a crowd. Im sorry your husband had that experience and thank goodness your child was ok. Hopefully it never happens again And if you ever see a lady on a ECV surrounded by adults In the theme parks Thats Us LOL guarding the public against moms personal test track trials.

I truly understand about the people walking right in front of her and her hitting or running into them on accident. It is really very hard to even push a stroller around WDW. People are always cutting in front of you and if you hit them they get mad. When we were trying to get out of the MK after Wishes, it's like trying to get a limo out of a parking lot intended for compact cars. LOL!! And our stroller is a small umbrella type. I really feel sorry for my DD having to sit there when it looks like everyone is trying to step on her. People are always in such a hurry at the theme parks, rushing around and cutting people off who are walking or pushing a stroller, I really don't understand the BIG hurry, we are all there for the same purpose of having a Wonderful Time at The Happiest Place on Earth!!!

Oh, I forgot to mention that the lady who ran over my DH with the ECV, had obviously never driven one before. We saw her again about an hour or two after the incident happened and she was still having alot of problems operating the ECV. Her DD was trying to explain driving the ECV to her which I really don't believe was helping out at all. I think she was just very confused.

 

[dbmarie]

People are always cutting in front of you and if you hit them they get mad.

This is why I always sit down and watch the mad dash for the gate. Why rush you won't get on the bus any faster?

 

[Pooh Bear Hugs]

perhaps the people who don't like scooters/wheelchairs should try it for a day. They are very heavy and need a lot of space, people stop dead in front of you and worse still pust infront at parade times.
As for the woman who said if she gets hit her DH will attack the person thats pretty sick, my DH can't walk has chronic pain and will never get better. If he accidentaly knocks you he will be very sorry but it happens. How dare you threaten to beat someone up

 

[goofy4tink]

You know...I truly believe there is more than enough blame to go around here. I've seen 'foot' traffic that is just completely oblivious to their surroundings....they seem to think the park has been closed to everyone except them! They walk 5 abreast, they come to a complete stop to check out the maps....all manner of stuff. On the other hand, I've been nearly killed (okay, slight exaggeration) by people in ECVs. My favorite was the older woman in WS....she was just out of control. Her son was following behing her, apologizing to everyone..telling them that his mom had never used one of these and couldn't get the hang of it. Perhaps he should have just pushed her in a wheelchair??!!
It's all about being cognizent of your surroundings....you are not alone in the parks, just because you're in an ECV does not mean you may roll down the street shouting..'Excuse me, make way please, coming through, excuse me!!', or if on foot you may not just stop on a dime or try to walk abreast with your entire group!! Common courtesy goes a long way people.

I saw one poor woman in Jan, during the PPP, waiting in line for a character meet and greet with Capt Jack...any of you that did that particular meet know how convoluted the line was. This poor woman was in line with her family of about 8 or 9. We had been in line for about 40 mins when she started to feel not so great. The air was oppressive, it was really hot in there. She just wanted to get out. A CM said they could walk her back through the line, but she wasn't happy with that..rightfully so, since it was really tight in there and the people behind her would have noplace to go if she had to get by. They wouldn't allow her to move aside any of the potted plants to get out that way. She decided to just stay put so as to not inconvenience anyone behind her. But, she was so uncomfortable. I'm sure there are plenty of people that, in the same situation, would have just bulled their way back out.