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West Bend police cite e-bike rider after sidewalk collision; department to step up downtown enforcement
Summary
At the July 2 City of West Bend BID Board meeting, Police Chief Dearing described a downtown incident in which an employee exiting Hussars was struck by a person riding an electric bike on the sidewalk. The rider was cited; the department says it will increase education and targeted enforcement downtown.
Police Chief Dearing told the City of West Bend Business Improvement District board on July 2 that an employee exiting Hussars was struck by a person riding an electric bicycle on the downtown sidewalk and that the rider was cited.
The incident, which Dearing said is captured on video, prompted a $187 citation for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. “If you haven't seen the video, it's horrendous,” Dearing said, adding the department is fortunate the employee was not more seriously injured.
Dearing said the department will respond with a mix of…
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