On September 3 at around 9:35 a.m., a juvenile was riding “too fast” on a dirt bike in a Safeway parking lot at 1601 Coalton Road, in Louisville, and collided with a pickup truck after not being able to stop in time. The child was transported to the hospital with minor injuries according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). The BCSO and Mountain View Fire Rescue responded to the incident.
The BCSO shared a video of the incident on X and said “We are very thankful the injuries were not more serious, and we wish the rider a speedy recovery.”
The BCSO shared information about the incident on its social media accounts and in a press release, along with information about the increase in accidents and illegal riding that have been reported within Boulder County recently.
“This incident reflects a broader concern: more accidents and illegal riding are being reported in the community, particularly involving juveniles on e-bikes, electric dirt bikes, and gas dirt bikes,” the office said. “Many parents and young riders are unsure what is legal to ride, and where.”
The department went on to recommend that before allowing their children to ride on motorised bikes or e-bikes, parents should make sure that their child can confidently ride in traffic and at intersections, use hand signals and avoid hazards like parked car doors, yield to pedestrians on shared paths, and demonstrate safe habits on a regular bike first.
“Fast and powerful bikes can be exciting, but they also carry serious risks,” Sergeant Dave Salaman with the Sheriff’s Office added. “We encourage parents to talk with their children, understand the laws, and make sure young riders are ready before letting them hit the road.”
