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Clark County sheriff's sergeant warns riders after 12-year-old's e-motorcycle crash
Summary
Sergeant Matt Volker of the Clark County Sheriff's Office recounted a recent crash involving a 12-year-old riding an e-motorcycle at night, urged riders to follow Washington law and safety practices, and pointed listeners to the state's eRide guide for details.
Sergeant Matt Volker of the Clark County Sheriff's Office recounted a recent response to a collision in which a 12-year-old riding an electric motorcycle at night collided with a vehicle and suffered serious injuries, including broken bones. Volker said the juvenile survived but stressed the crash “could have been avoided by following all the rules that we currently have in the state of Washington as they relate to e motorcycle and e bicycle safety.”
Volker used the incident to urge riders and parents across Clark County to know the law and ride with safety equipment and visibility aids. He closed by reminding listeners that e-bikes and e-motorcycles are enjoyable but that riders must follow legal requirements and safe practices “so we don't injure ourselves or our community members.” The sheriff's office recommended the Washington Traffic Safety Commission eRide guide for more information (wtsc.wa.gov/erideguide).
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