Hollister police report three e-bike crashes in one week, i…

Ebike Crash Hollister California in Hollister, California: Hollister police reported three e-bike crashes in one week that sent riders to the hospital, including a 20-year-old rider airlifted to a trauma center the day before the article's publication. Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital staff said the rising popularity of e-bikes is contributing to an increase in injuries among children, with injuries ranging from scrapes and fractures to serious head injuries. Police urged parents to discuss bike safety with their children, noting top violations among young riders include skipping helmets and riding on the wrong side of the road. Hollister has reported 26 bike crashes so far this year.