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.<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Officers say the e-dirt bike was not equipped with lights, and the pickup truck rear ended the bike while it was in motion.<\/p>\n
The teen was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.<\/p>\n
Officials say Smith remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation. \u00a0Neither speed nor impairment are factors.<\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
This is still an active investigation. Updates will be released as they become available.<\/p>\n
E-dirtbike Safety <\/p>\n
PPPD wanted to remind the community that e-dirt bikes are dangerous and not legal to operate on the roadways of Florida.<\/p>\n
All e-bikes must be equipped with operational pedals and not exceed 28 MPH.<\/p>\n
The Source: This article was written using information from the Pinellas Park Police Department.<\/p>\n