On the evening of September 9, a 19-year-old e-bike rider was critically injured in a collision in the City of Orange. Authorities reported the crash occurred around 8:43 p.m. near the intersection of Lewis Street and El Prado Avenue.
The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police closed Lewis Street between Lampson Avenue and El Rancho Avenue for approximately six hours while investigating the scene.
According to officials, the driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to have been factors in the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
It is asked that anybody with information about the crash was asked to contact OPD Detective Rocha at 714-744-7342.