Crime & Safety

2 Children Hospitalized After E-Bike Crash In Bergen County: Police

Two children were injured in an e-bike crash in Bergen County on Thursday night, police said.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Two children were taken to the hospital on Thursday night after their e-bike slammed into another vehicle in Saddle Brook, police said.

Captain Giuseppe Califano confirmed that two children were riding one bike when they hit a car near the intersection of Schepis and North Midland avenues on Thursday, just before 6:30 p.m.

Both youths were taken to the hospital to be treated, he said.

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Califano could not confirm the ages or condition of the children on Thursday, and said no other details are available for now.

Police are investigating, he said.

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In New Jersey, e-bike drivers must be at least 15 and have a driver's license or special e-bike license. More information is here.

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