2 minors significantly injured in Temecula when their digital bike crashes

Two minors illegally driving an electrical bike have been significantly injured in a collision in Temecula, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department stated.

The crash occurred Wednesday, March 20, simply earlier than 8 p.m. close to North General Kearny Road and Nicolas Road. Investigators stated the minors have been thrown from the Sur-Ron bike when it collided with a Honda sedan. The driver of the Honda was not reported injured, a information launch stated.

The launch didn’t say which party was at fault.

The Sheriff’s Department stated a motorbike that lacks pedals and operates on a motor over 750 watts is {an electrical} motorbike and can’t be legally operated by unlicensed youth on public streets. To function an electrical motorbike on public streets, riders should have:

• A legitimate motorbike license.

• A Department of Transportation-certified motorbike helmet.

• Valid registration.

• Minimum legal responsibility motorbike insurance coverage.

The bike lacked fundamental security tools wanted to be used on public streets, the discharge stated.

Sgt. Deirdre Vickers, a sheriff’s spokeswoman, declined to say how previous the minors are. She stated they weren’t licensed however didn’t say whether or not they have been sufficiently old to be licensed. She additionally wouldn’t say whether or not they have been sporting helmets or what security tools was missing.

“Any extra info is a part of the continuing investigation and never obtainable for launch,” Vickers stated.

Investigators ask anybody with info on the collision to name Deputy Ott at 951–696–3000.