Youth Charged in E-Bike Incident in Georgina

July 6, 2026 Media Release

Investigators with the York Regional Police #3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a male youth following the dangerous operation of an e-bike in the Town of Georgina. 

On May 29, 2026, officers on general patrol near Wexford Drive and Carrick Avenue were approached by a motorist who reported that an e-bike carrying two riders was travelling at a high rate of speed in the area. At least one of the riders was not wearing a helmet. 

Officers located the e-bike in the area of The Queensway South and Morton Avenue with two riders onboard. They were observed proceeding through a red light and were nearly struck by a motor vehicle. 

While being operated dangerously on the sidewalk, the e-bike went over a bump, causing the rear passenger to fall. The passenger, a female youth, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The driver fled the scene on the e-bike.

Following a lengthy investigation, the driver of the e-bike was identified as a male youth from the Town of Georgina.

On Friday, July 3, 2026, he was charged with Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm, Failure to Stop After Accident and Flight from Peace Officer. 

York Regional Police reminds the public of the following e-bike safety rules and requirements:

  • Riders must be at least 16 years of age and wear a CSA-approved helmet
  • If an e-bike is designed for two riders, the passenger must also be at least 16 years of age and wear a CSA-approved helmet
  • E-bikes should have a maximum speed of 32 km/h
  • Rules regarding where e-bikes can and cannot be ridden vary by municipality. Riders should check local by-laws
  • E-bike riders must obey the same rules of the road as cyclists

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7341. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

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