RIVERSIDE, Calif. () — An investigation is underway in Riverside after two juveniles were struck and injured in crash involving electric bikes.
The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday near Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School on Mitchell and Arlington avenues, according to the Riverside Police Department.
Four juveniles were riding what appeared to be e-bikes when a car crashed into two of them.
Video from the scene shows significant damage to the windshield of a car. Debris from those e-bikes was also seen strewn across the street and under the car as police investigated the crash.
The young victims were taken to the hospital but details about their condition were not known. It’s unclear if they were wearing any sort of protective equipment.
Meanwhile, police said the driver involved stayed at the scene.
Those who live near the intersection say they heard the crash.
“I was in my house and just heard a loud bang, like a car crash,” said resident Clarissa Alvarado. “… I saw all the cops and ambulance, fire trucks come out. The lady that actually lives here… she told me that the two little boys got hit, one flew, one was stuck in the window.”
This comes just weeks after students within the Riverside Unified School District returned to school, as well as a growing trend in e-bike injuries across Southern California.
In Riverside County, emergency room visits for 10 to 14-year-olds with e-bike injuries more than doubled in 2025. At least 416 incidents have been reported so far in 2026.
Data also show that 10 to 24-year-olds are most likely to be involved in e-bike incidents.
If you plan to use an electric bike, here are some safety reminders: wear bright clothing, a helmet and follow traffic rules.
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