E-bike safety concerns grow after fatal crashes in Idaho

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) —As e-bikes continue to surge in popularity, safety experts and medical professionals are raising concerns about the risks associated with the high-speed bicycles, particularly for children and teenagers.

The renewed focus on e-bike safety comes after two recent fatal crashes in Idaho. A Boise teenager was killed in an e-bike crash, while just a week earlier, a North Idaho man died after losing control of his e-bike near Spirit Lake.

Yet, e-bikes’ popularity shows no signs of slowing down…

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