From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

On 3/15/2026 8:30 PM, Bradley K. Sherman wrote:

American oil executives blame Newsom restricting lanes for bikes.

An 81-year-old man is in critical condition after he was hit by a
14-year-old boy on an electric motorcycle near an Orange County high
school, authorities said.

The suspected rider fled the scene, leaving the elderly victim with life-threatening injuries, according to the Orange County SheriffrCOs Department.

Deputies responded to a call shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday for a
pedestrian struck in the area of Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive in
Lake Forest. There, they found the 81-year-old victim suffering from
critical injuries and took him to the hospital, according to the
SheriffrCOs Department.

The man was crossing the street when he was hit, authorities said, and witnesses reported that the suspect was driving recklessly at the time.
The teen suspected in the collision was quickly identified and a search warrant was served at a nearby Lake Forest home, according to the
SheriffrCOs Department.

The teen was taken into custody and booked at Orange County Juvenile
Hall on suspicion of fleeing the scene of an accident resulting in
injury and reckless driving resulting in injury, according to public information officer Sgt. Lizbeth Gwisdalla. Authorities did not release
his name as he is a minor.

Upon further investigation, deputies determined that the teen was not
riding an e-bike, but a Surron electric motorcycle, she said. These
high-speed devices are designed for off-roading and are not street
legal, she added.

rCLThe victim was just crossing the street and, whether itrCOs a marked or unmarked crosswalk, he had the right of way,rCY she said. rCLThis was an unfortunate accident that could have been prevented if there was more awareness for e-bike safety.rCY

The incident took place near El Toro High School, but it is unclear
whether the suspect is a student there.

Gwisdalla said the department is urging parents to pay close attention
to the devices they are buying their children, especially as some people
are not aware of the difference between e-bikes and e-motorcycles and
just how dangerous the latter can be.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-17/teen-on-electric-motorcycle-hits-critically-injures-81-year-old-man

Jail the parents too.
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