Teenage driver of illegal e-dirt bike crashes trying to elude Maple Ridge police

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Maple Ridge, Ohio
24800 block of 100 Avenue
Incident type
Pursuit, E-bike

Summary

Ebike Crash Maple Ridge Ohio in Maple Ridge, Ohio: A 16-year-old riding an illegal e-dirt bike crashed while attempting to elude Maple Ridge RCMP. An officer in an unmarked vehicle tried to stop the teen after spotting the bike doing wheelies and passing vehicles at an estimated 70 km/h in the 24800 block of 100 Avenue. The rider sped up when emergency lights were activated, drove onto an off-road trail, and crashed into a grassy ditch before being taken into custody. Police said no injuries were sustained and the rider declined emergency services; the parent was charged with multiple motor vehicle violations and the bike was impounded.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured
16-year-old rider At-fault party

Original reporting

Teenage driver of illegal e-dirt bike crashes trying to elude Maple Ridge police | Maple Ridge News

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