E-Bike Emergency Visits in Riverside County Reach 958 in 2025, More Than Four Times the 224 in 2023, With Age Breakdown Released by County Health System
Riverside County, California — Countywide data released by Riverside University Health System show emergency department visits for e-bike related incidents in Riverside County rose from 224 in 2023 and 494 in 2024 to 958 in 2025, more than four times the 2023 figure. The health system said at least 416 incidents have been reported in the county so far in 2026.
By age group, emergency visits among 10- to 14-year-olds more than doubled, from 155 in 2024 to 339 in 2025, and visits among 15- to 24-year-olds also more than doubled over the same period, from 122 to 248. According to Riverside County Coroner death certificates cited in the release, an e-bike was involved in at least one fatality in 2024 and two fatalities in 2025.
Dr. Michael Mesisca, Department Chair of Emergency Medicine for the RUHS Medical Center, addressed youth riding injuries in the county health system's release. The release lists Public Information Officer Kerri S. Mabee as its contact. Riverside University Health System includes a 439-bed Medical Center in Moreno Valley, 14 Federally Qualified Community Health Centers, and the departments of Public Health and Behavioral Health.
The figures also appear in the health system's public health data compilations. The county health system urged residents to adopt safe riding practices in the release and announced no new enforcement or legislative measures.
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建议频道：加州
所属县：圣贝纳迪诺县
首发或跟进：首发
拟稿时间：2026-11-10 03:05 PST
来源链接： https://www.goldencoastjournal.com/article/san-bernardino-county-lights-government-center-green-for-veterans-day-9df948
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