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E-bike injuries surge across US regions
Emergency rooms in California and Michigan are reporting a sharp increase in e-bike-related injuries, with particular concern for young riders under 14 years old. Studies and medical professionals attribute the rise to high-speed e-bikes reaching 28 mph and cite severe crash incidents on streets and sidewalks.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 16 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
CaliforniaDetroit metro areaUniversity of California San Diegoemergency room physiciansyoung riders (14 and under)
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- Another e-bike collision leaves rider dead in Huntington Beach as e-bike accidents are on the rise