EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — Authorities are investigating an injury accident involving an electric bicycle that occurred near W. Covell Rd. and Thomas Drive.
Witnesses reported that a juvenile rider, a 13-year-old white male on a white electric bike, left the scene of the crash. The rider was described as wearing a gray BMX-style helmet with a multicolored face shield, a gray jacket or long-sleeved shirt, and shorts.
The Edmond Police Department emphasized the need for safe riding practices, urging parents to educate their children about traffic laws. Police Sgt. James Hamm highlighted ongoing concerns regarding electric bike safety, stating, “It's a danger not only to themselves, but to everybody else on the roadway.”
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Edmond Police Department's Traffic Division.