FOLSOM — First responders were dispatched to the Walmart store on Riley Street Monday evening after a woman was struck by a young man who reportedly rode an e-bike into the store.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m., when a 911 call reported that a juvenile had entered the store on an e-bike and collided with a female customer in the produce section. The impact reportedly caused the woman to fall to the ground.
According to emergency radio traffic, several bystanders quickly intervened and detained the juvenile until police arrived. Folsom Fire Department Truck 35 and Engine 36 responded to provide medical assistance to the victim.
Folsom Police Commander Andrew Bates confirmed the details toFolsom TimesMonday evening, and later, the department released an official statement clarifying the outcome of the case, following up with details after the initial report as well.
“This evening (October 20), at about 7:30 p.m., we received a call from Walmart on Riley Street that a juvenile had been riding an e-bike inside the store and had hit a woman, knocking her down,” Bates shared. “Although the initial report from bystanders indicated a juvenile was involved, during the investigation officers determined the e-bike rider was 18 years old.
According to Bates, through their investigation, officers determined that the collision with the woman was unintentional and it did not violate the law. “The woman did not want medical attention. Just like a collision on the street, criminal charges usually do not result,” he said. The individual was issued a trespass warning, which Bates explained the reason behind.
“We share the community’s concern about this kind of behavior. We can only cite or arrest when we can demonstrate a violation of a specific law. When we encounter unsafe but not illegal behavior in a business, we work directly with that business to address the issue and help ensure customer safety,” Bates went on to explain.
The department also used the opportunity to remind parents of the importance of safety conversations at home. “Parents — please use this incident as a discussion point with your children about safe and appropriate riding of any bike and the consequences that can result,” the department said in a statement.
Fire personnel evaluated the victim, who reportedly struck her head when she fell. She was determined not to have suffered serious injuries and declined transportation for additional medical care.
Monday’s incident is the latest in a growing number of e-bike and e-scooter-related occurrences that have required police involvement in Folsom. Just over a week ago, the Folsom Police Department announced an increased presence outside local schools to step up enforcement of e-bike and e-scooter laws following a series of recent accidents involving minors. The department has continued to remind the public that riders under 18 are required to wear helmets, obey traffic laws, and that e-bikes and scooters are prohibited from operating in certain public areas and businesses.
The department recently launched an education campaign aimed at promoting safe riding habits among youth, working with local schools and parents to prevent collisions and injuries. Officials say enforcement efforts and community outreach will continue through the fall.
For more on local enforcement and safety updates, visit the Folsom Police Department’s news section atwww.folsom.ca.us/police.
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