A man was taken to a hospital after his e-bike collided with a vehicle in Harrison on Sunday, authorities said.
Emergency crews responded to a crash just before 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of 10th Avenue and Argonne Drive.
The bicyclist was conscious and alert, police Chief Brian Turack said.
A Ford Escape, driven by a 68-year-old township man, was traveling up Argonne Drive toward Freeport Road when an e-bike failed to stop at the intersection and crossed the road, according to Turack.
“The e-bike was traveling the wrong way on Ninth Avenue and traveled across Argonne,” Turack said.
The driver of the bike, a 45-year-old man, was thrown onto the road and suffered facial lacerations, Turack said.
Along with police, Hilltop Hose and Citizens Hose EMS and Fire responded. The driver of the Ford Escape remained on scene and cooperated with police.
“We are grateful for a resident who had cameras and provided video to help us figure out what happened,” Turack said.
Police continue to investigate.
E-bikes can accelerate up to nearly 30 mph. Despite the rise in their popularity, Turack said, it hasn’t caused additional problems for police.
“There are just more of them on the roads,” he said. “Like with anything, when operators fail to follow the law, that’s a problem.”