E-Bike Crashes and Young Brains | Montreal News

Two teens, just 11 and 12, are hospitalized after a high-speed crash involving an electric dirt bike — a collision that highlights a growing public safety crisis. With brains not fully equipped to assess risk until age 25, kids riding these powerful, fast machines are facing devastating injuries. Doctors warn e-bikes aren’t toys — hospitalizations for scooter-related injuries have surged 40% in a year, with head trauma and fractures common. Police say riding dirt bikes on public roads is illegal, and parents can face fines, seizures, or even criminal charges. As these devices become more accessible and faster, experts fear the trend will only worsen — and the consequences could be deadly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e422c9f30af1ea1