"The victim was just crossing the street and, whether it's a marked or unmarked crosswalk, he had the right of way. This was an unfortunate accident that could have been prevented if there was more awareness for e-bike safety."
"Deputies responded to a call shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday for a pedestrian struck in the area of Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive in Lake Forest. There, they found the 81-year-old victim suffering from critical injuries and took him to the hospital."
A 14-year-old boy was arrested after hitting an 81-year-old pedestrian with an electric motorcycle in Lake Forest, leaving the victim critically injured. The incident occurred near a high school, and witnesses reported reckless driving. The boy fled the scene but was later identified and taken into custody. He was booked on charges of fleeing the scene and reckless driving. The motorcycle involved was a Surron, which is not street legal. Authorities emphasized the need for increased awareness regarding e-bike safety.
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