E-Motorcycle Crash Injures Boy In South Jersey, Raising Concerns From Police

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A teenage boy was injured when his e-motorcycle rear-ended a car Monday in Gloucester County, authorities said.

The boy, 15, was traveling uphill with the sun in his eyes, causing him to rear-end a car on Ganttown Road in Washington Township, police said.

Both vehicles sustained extensive damage, and the motorcyclist's helmet was found 75 feet up the roadway, police said.

The boy reported that both of his wrists were broken. The driver immediately contacted police and rendered aid to him, authorities said.

Just before the crash, the driver had slowed down for a disabled vehicle with hazard lights flashing on the shoulder, officials said.

Washington Township's police chief highlighted ongoing safety concerns regarding e-bikes, e-motorcycles and e-scooters. Many of the vehicles are motor-assisted but are subject to traditional bicycle laws, requiring no license or registration in New Jersey.

State lawmakers are working to pass regulations on the vehicles after several fatal crashes throughout New Jersey.

Police Chief Patrick Gurcsik advised parents to think carefully before purchasing them for children, especially with the holidays coming up.

Our goal is simple: keep our children safe," Gurcsik said. "These crashes are happening far too often, and we need parents and the community to help us reduce this growing danger."

The crash is under investigation.