Investigation Underway After Teenager Injured in E-bike Collision Along Ganttown Road in Washington Township
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY (November 18, 2025) – A teenager was injured in an e-bike accident on Ganttown Road in Washington Township.
Washington Township officials are saying that the accident took place on Monday afternoon. The teen was riding an e-bike when he was involved in a collision with a vehicle for undetermined reasons.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help the victim. The boy suffered broken wrists after the collision with the Acura RL.
He was taken to the hospital to receive treatment. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Washington Township E-Bike Accidents
The rise of e-bikes and other micromobility devices has also led to a sharp increase in the number of collisions. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, micromobility devices were involved in 267,000 emergency department visits between 2017 to 2021. Drivers should take several actions to avoid colliding with cyclists in the roadway.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should operate their vehicle at a safe speed at all times.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
Every driver in New Jersey has a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any bicyclist or pedestrian in the roadway. They may need to slow down well below the stated speed limit, depending on the prevailing conditions. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a cyclist, this may be construed as negligence. Any person injured in an e-bike accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.
Investigating New Jersey E-Bike Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the cyclist injured in this collision. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone you care about been injured in a New Jersey e-bike accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to getting accident victims the medical and financial support that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any other type of assistance, we are here to serve your needs. You can contact our office anytime at (516) 908-9792.
