PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – The Pinellas Park Police Department is investigating a crash after a 15-year-old was rear-ended while riding an e-dirt bike.
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What we know:
PPPD said the crash happened around 8:55 p.m. Friday night. The e-dirt bike, ridden by a 15-year-old, was traveling west on 70th Avenue in the travel lanes. At the same time, a pickup truck, driven by Michael Smith, 71, was also traveling in the westbound lanes.
Officers say the e-dirt bike was not equipped with lights, and the pickup truck rear ended the bike while it was in motion.
The teen was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
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Officials say Smith remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Neither speed nor impairment are factors.
What we don’t know:
This is still an active investigation. Updates will be released as they become available.
E-dirtbike Safety
PPPD wanted to remind the community that e-dirt bikes are dangerous and not legal to operate on the roadways of Florida.
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All e-bikes must be equipped with operational pedals and not exceed 28 MPH.
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