Today's crash at Main and Eagle was not an e-bike.
Today's crash at Main and Eagle was not an e-bike.
This afternoon, there was a crash at the intersection of Main Street and Eagle involving an adult riding an illegal small electric motorcycle. According to an officer on the scene, the motorcyclist ran a red light. I hope the rider recovers.
The officer confirmed that the vehicle was not an e-bike, but an illegal small electric motorcycle.
The driver reported that the rider of the small electric motorcycle collided with the driver's door and then flipped onto the car's windshield and hood.
Moreover, a few weeks ago, a child riding an illegal small electric motorcycle collided with a child walking, resulting in severe injuries to the pedestrian.
These incidents underscore the dangers posed by illegal electric vehicles. It is crucial to raise public awareness about the differences between legal e-bikes and illegal small electric motorcycles. This knowledge can help prevent similar tragedies in the future. To learn more about these differences, click "Learn more."
