A man was killed and a woman remains in critical condition after a collision involving an e-motorcycle and a sedan in Burbank late Tuesday night, authorities said. The crash occurred around 11 p.m. at the intersection of Alameda Avenue and Hollywood Way, where police found the two riders ejected from the motorcycle. The man died at a hospital, while the woman was taken to a trauma center. The driver of the sedan remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, showing no signs of impairment. Preliminary findings suggest that unsafe speed by the motorcyclists was likely a contributing factor, according to police. The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities did not release the names or ages of the riders.
Background on E-Mobility Safety
The fatal collision follows two e-bike deaths earlier this month in Huntington Beach and Camarillo. Between 2018 and 2024, e-bikes were involved in at least 4,035 collisions in California, according to a UC San Diego study. As electric mobility devices grow in popularity, the Burbank Police Department has urged riders to wear safety gear, obey traffic laws, and ride responsibly.