Two Killed in Foley Scooter Crash on County Road 65

OBA Staff • April 14, 2025

Truck driver uninjured and cooperated with investigators, no signs of impairment and no charges filed at this time

Foley Police Cruiser

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) –  On April 13, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a collision on County Road 65, south of Airport Road in Foley, involving a pickup truck and an electric scooter. A preliminary investigation determined that a 2006 Chevy Colorado pickup truck fatally struck two individuals who were riding the scooter. 


Further investigation found that the driver of the truck was traveling northbound on County Road 65, a two-lane road with a posted speed limit of 45 MPH, and the bike was also going northbound.  The driver of the truck attempted to avoid the collision and lost control of the vehicle, and it came to rest in the woods. The driver was not injured and remained on scene and cooperated with the investigating officers.  There was no indication of impairment on the part of the driver, and no charges are being filed at this time.  This is an ongoing investigation and drivers may experience detours or delays in the area. 

The victims in this accident are identified as Brandon Alexis Esquivel Palencia, age 19 of New York and Cesar Ariel Villatoro Chavez, age 18 of Foley.  The next of kin were located and notified this afternoon.  Our hearts go out to the families and all involved in this tragic accident.

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