LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Sunrise Trauma treated 83 patients for e-bike and e-scooter injuries in September, nearly 30% above the monthly average of about 65.
Hospital officials say it was the highest number of such injuries recorded in a single month in 2026, with the broader count reaching 609 patients. Of those, 190 were children.
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Among all patients, 115 suffered traumatic brain injuries and 263 sustained fractures. Just 104 reported wearing helmets. Five adults died, the hospital says.
Among pediatric patients, 71% reportedly lost control because of factors such as speed, road conditions or attempts to avoid traffic. Some of the reported speeds reached as high as 75 mph, according to officials.
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