Teen Ebike Rider Badly Injured in Medway

From Medway Fire:

This morning [Wednesday], the Medway Fire Department responded to the intersection of Village Street and Oakland Street for a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a 14-year-old e-bicyclist.

Due to the nature of the injuries, @bostonmedflight was requested to transport the patient to a regional trauma center. The patient sustained significant but non-life-threatening injuries.

Incidents like this serve as an important reminder that our roadways are shared by motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable users. E-bikes have become increasingly common in our communities, and riders are often difficult to see, especially at intersections and while turning.

Motorists: Please take an extra moment to scan intersections, check mirrors and blind spots, and remain alert for cyclists and pedestrians

.Riders: Wear a properly fitted helmet, obey traffic laws, make yourself visible, and remain aware of surrounding traffic at all times.

A few extra seconds of attention can prevent a lifetime of consequences.The Medway Fire Department wishes the patient a full and speedy recovery and thanks our public safety partners for their assistance on scene.