Teen e-motorcyclist killed in Half Moon Bay crash

HALF MOON BAY – A 16-year-old boy was fatally injured Monday afternoon when the electric motorcycle he was riding collided with a box truck in Half Moon Bay, authorities said.

The crash happened around 12:15 p.m. at Highway 1 and Terrance Avenue, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said in a new release.

Medical personnel rushed the teen to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office will release the teen’s identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.

An initial investigation indicated the teen was riding the motorcycle “at a high rate of speed” on the highway shoulder when he collided with the truck, the sheriff’s office said. The motorcycle did not have pedals and was classified as an off-road vehicle.

The sheriff’s office said the driver of the truck stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Alcohol and drugs did not appear to play a role in the collision and the driver of the truck was properly licensed, the sheriff’s office said.

“This is a truly tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family, friends and loves ones of this young person,” San Mateo County Sheriff Ken Binder said in a statement.

“This tragedy reminds us how dangerous e-motos can be,” Binder said. “We urge parents and guardians to learn about the regulations surrounding the distinctions of these vehicles and to talk with kids and teens about safety and the rules of the road.”

Anyone with information related to the case can contact the sheriff’s office at 650-363-4911.

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