The rising popularity of high-powered electric two-wheelers is creating new dangers on local streets. A recent crash in Southern California has once again started the debate over the potential issues of teens riding unregistered electric motorcycles, leaving a local pedestrian fighting for her life in the hospital.
The incident happened on Thursday afternoon in the coastal city of Seal Beach. According to authorities, a teenager riding what police have described as an electric motorcycle collided with a 70-year-old woman near the busy intersection of Main Street and Ocean Avenue. Local reports confirm the crash happened right at the entrance to the city’s Old Town area.
The victim, described as a regular at the cafes and restaurants lining Main Street, was likely leaving one of the locals when she was hit. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she remains in critical but stable condition. The teenage rider, who police confirmed is not a resident of Seal Beach, was entirely uninjured in the crash.
E-Bikes vs. E-Motorcycles
This tragic crash is bringing attention to the growing safety concerns surrounding minors operating these high-powered electric bikes and e-motorcycles. While standard Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes have strict speed and power limits, the vehicle involved in this incident was not legal…