HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10)– On Tuesday, Hudson police responded to a serious electric bike and car collision. In response, the Hudson Police Department is reminding riders and drivers to be cautious when sharing the road.
Around 11:50 a.m. city police officers were dispatched to North 1st and Warren Streets for reports of an accident with an electric bike and a pickup truck. Upon arrival, officers reported the pickup truck driver was heading southbound on North 1st Street and entered the intersection at Warren Street when the e-bike hit the truck.
The driver of the truck told officers after seeing the rider lying in the road, he called 911 and then attempted to help the injured person. According to police, the rider was unconscious with a head injury but regained semi-consciousness when EMS providers were on scene.
The rider, who was not wearing a helmet when the crash happened, was then airlifted to Albany Medical Center for emergency treatment, police said.
According to police, e-bikes have been a growing concern within the city.
“Although helmets are only legally required for some classes of e-bikes, the Hudson Police Department strongly encourages all riders to wear helmets, obey traffic signals, and ride responsibly, especially given the increased potential for serious injury in crashes,” the department said.
According to police, in New York State, e-bikes are categorized within three classes and no one under the age of 16 years old can operate an e-bike.
Categories:
- Class 1: Pedal-assist only (no throttle), motor assistance up to 20 mph
- Class 2: Throttle-powered with motor assistance up to 20 mph (no pedaling required)
- Class 3: Pedal-assist only, with motor assistance up to 28 mph
- Helmet use is required for Class 3
- Minimum rider age is 16 years old
Police said an investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
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