A 13-year-old boy sustained injuries after running a red light and colliding with a pickup truck while riding an electric motorcycle in Rancho Cucamonga on Monday afternoon, June 30, 2025.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the collision occurred around 2:00 p.m. at the intersection of Haven Avenue and 19th Street.
Witnesses reported that the juvenile rider failed to stop at a red light while traveling westbound and collided with a Dodge Ram pickup truck.
The truck driver, identified as 52-year-old Brian K. of Grass Valley, saw the boy approaching and stopped his vehicle. However, the rider was unable to brake in time and struck the truck, resulting in his ejection over the vehicle and onto the roadway.
The boy was transported to a nearby hospital with multiple injuries. The truck driver was uninjured in the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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