Moorestown passes new e-bike rules after rise in local accidents, deaths
Summary
Pedestrian Hit Moorestown New Jersey in Moorestown, New Jersey: Moorestown, New Jersey passed a new ordinance adding local e-bike restrictions on top of upcoming statewide regulations, following a rise in local e-bike accidents including two deaths in the prior six months. The new rules require helmets, riding in the street on township-owned roads, and ban e-bikes from trails and school grounds. A woman, Claire Mchugh, reported being struck from behind by two children riding an e-bike, after which she and the boys fell to the ground. Statewide, e-bike deaths rose from 0 in 2017 to 97 in 2024, with four major accidents and two deaths reported in the Moorestown area in the last six months.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Claire Mchugh | Unknown | Injured |
Original reporting
Moorestown passes new e-bike rules after rise in local accidents, deaths | FOX 29 Philadelphia