Overview
- Police responded to the intersection of Alameda Avenue and Hollywood Way late Tuesday night after a collision between an e-motorcycle and a sedan left two people ejected from the e-motorcycle.
- A male rider died after being taken to the hospital and a female rider remains hospitalized in critical condition.
- Officers say the sedan driver, reported in coverage as a Tesla, remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators, and showed no apparent signs of impairment.
- Burbank Police say preliminary information indicates unsafe speed by the e-motorcyclist was likely a contributing factor and they have asked anyone with information to contact their Investigation Division at 818-238-3210.
- Officials issued a public safety warning about electric mobility devices as local hospitals and agencies report rising crash and injury rates from e-bikes and similar vehicles, a trend that could prompt renewed focus on enforcement and rider education.