Hackensack, NJ (June 30, 2026) – Two teenagers were hospitalized with serious injuries after an e-bike collided with an SUV on Monday evening, June 29. The accident took place on Passaic Street and River Street during evening rush hour in Hackensack.
The Hackensack Police said an e-bike that carried a teen driver and a teen passenger was involved in a collision with a Nissan Rogue driven by a 22-year-old man from Union City.
Both teens on the e-bike were taken to the hospital with what police described as significant injuries. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
No summonses have been issued, and the cause of the collision is still being reviewed.
We hope both teens make a full recovery.
The Growing Legal Concern Around E-Bike Safety in Hackensack, NJ
E-bikes have surged in popularity among teens in recent years, but their speed and weight make them far more dangerous in a collision than traditional bicycles, a concern that has prompted New Jersey to roll out new regulations that will take effect July 19.
Many e-bikes can reach speeds of 20 to 28 miles per hour, depending on their classification, fast enough to cause serious injury in a crash with a vehicle, especially at high-traffic intersections like Passaic Street and River Street.
Under the law set to take effect this summer, riders must be at least 15 years old and carry a valid license and registration to operate an e-bike, a shift aimed at addressing the rising number of crashes involving young, often unlicensed riders. Until that law takes effect, New Jersey’s existing traffic statutes and general negligence principles still apply, which means both the driver of a vehicle and the operator of an e-bike are expected to obey traffic signals and exercise reasonable care to avoid a collision.
Injuries from e-bike crashes tend to be more severe than standard bicycle accidents because of the added speed and weight involved, resulting in fractures, head injuries, or road rash that can require extended recovery and missed school for younger riders.
New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule, allowing an injured party to recover damages as long as they are found 50% or less responsible for the crash, with their compensation reduced by their share of fault. As the new e-bike law approaches its effective date, a personal injury lawyer can help a family sort through which version of the law applies to a crash and how that affects a potential claim.
If your family is dealing with the aftermath of an e-bike crash, understanding how New Jersey’s laws apply can feel overwhelming. At Metro Law, we can help explain how the state’s new e-bike regulations intersect with existing negligence laws.
We can also help you understand what evidence might strengthen a claim going forward. To talk through your case, you can reach Metro Law at (800) 469-6476.
