A juvenile was seriously injured in a collision involving an e-bike and a box truck at a Millbrae intersection, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office reported. The accident, which occurred around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, prompted a response from deputies who found the 13-year-old male bicyclist with grave injuries. According to the official press release, the deputies immediately tended to the injured youth before they transported them to a local hospital by ambulance.
The incident took place at the juncture of El Camino Real and Taylor Blvd. Initial reports suggest the bicycle collided with the rear of the northbound truck, and the Major Accident Investigation Team of the Sheriff's Office is engaged in probing the matter deeper; the squad is committed to unraveling the dynamics of the crash. The driver of the involved box truck, an adult male, has not been charged as he remained at the scene and is cooperating with the authorities. Following the accident, the road was shut down temporarily but reopened to traffic.
The Sheriff's Office has not yet investigated the circumstances that led to the unfortunate event. Sgt. Philip Hallworth is the point of contact for anyone who might know relevant to this case, according to the information provided by the Sheriff's Office. Those with information can reach Sgt. Hallworth at [email protected] or call 650-649-8620; for those who prefer to remain anonymous, the Sheriff's Office maintains a Tip Line, which can be reached at 1-800-547-2700.
Community concerns have been stoked by the incident, raising questions about the safety of e-bikes, especially for younger riders, the Sheriff's Office has yet to release further details pertaining to the juvenile's condition or any specific contributing factors of the collision.
