Police highlight risks of riding motorized bikes after crash leaves boy hospitalized

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
intersection of Harwood Avenue and Earl Street
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Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash, E-bike

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Clarks Summit Pennsylvania in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania: An 11‑year‑old boy was struck by a car after running a stop sign while riding an unregistered motocross‑style bike at the intersection of Harwood Avenue and Earl Street in Clarks Summit, Pa. The boy suffered serious injuries and was flown to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment. Police highlighted that operating such motorized bikes is illegal for anyone younger than 16 on Pennsylvania roadways and noted that authorities have begun issuing citations to underage riders.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Motorist Driver Injured
Unnamed boy At-fault party

Original reporting

Police highlight risks of riding motorized bikes after crash leaves boy hospitalized | wnep.com

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