Wisconsin officials warn parents about rising e-bike and e-…
Car Crash E-Trike Wisconsin in e-trike, Wisconsin: Wisconsin officials warned parents about rising e-bike and e-scooter injuries, citing a 483% increase in injuries in April and May 2026 compared to prior periods. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported sharp statewide increases in e-vehicle crashes and injuries from 2022 to 2025, including 260% more reported e-scooter crashes and 171% more e-bike crashes. The article highlighted the case of 10-year-old Garrett Cline, who was badly injured in an e-trike crash, suffering permanent scarring and having his jaw wired shut for 12 days. Law enforcement noted these incidents are underreported because they often only surface when an e-vehicle rider crashes with a motor vehicle.