FOLSOM — First responders were dispatched to the Walmart store on Riley Street Monday evening after a woman was struck by a juvenile 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 to Folsom Times Monday evening, and later, the department released an official statement clarifying the outcome of the case.
“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,” the department said. “Officers quickly drove to the scene and met with the juvenile and the woman who was knocked down. The woman didn’t want to press charges. Officers gave a formal trespass warning to the juvenile and released him to a parent. Given the circumstances, this is the extent of the action officers could take.”
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 at www.folsom.ca.us/police.
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