Child Seriously Injured in Electric Motorcycle Crash in Rochester Hills
A 12-year-old was seriously injured in Rochester Hills after crashing an unregistered and uninsured electric motorcycle, advertised to reach speeds over 45 mph, into a parked pickup truck. The child was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable…

Detroit, MI, August 7, 2026 —
A 12-year-old child sustained serious injuries following a crash involving an electric motorcycle in Rochester Hills. The incident occurred when the child crashed the motorcycle into a parked pickup truck.
The electric motorcycle involved in the collision was reported to be unregistered and uninsured. Advertisements for the model indicated it could reach speeds exceeding 45 mph.
Following the crash, the child was transported to a local hospital. Their condition was described as serious but stable.
Authorities noted that the helmet worn by the child at the time of the incident was determined to be suitable only for bicycle use, not for motorized vehicles.
Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash, including the specific location within Rochester Hills and the date of the incident, were not immediately available.
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