Two Teens Hurt in E‑Bike Collision with Pickup in Oakland County

On a bright Monday around noon, the quiet hum of electric bikes on Telegraph Road was shattered by the screech of brakes and a thud that no one wanted to hear. Two 13‑year‑old friends, each on an e‑bike, were making their way across the intersection of Telegraph and Hickory Grove in Bloomfield Township when a white Ford F‑250 barreling southward clipped their path.

Witnesses say the truck seemed to have the green light, but the timing was off by just a breath. The pickup struck the boys as they entered the crosswalk, sending them tumbling onto the pavement. Emergency responders arrived quickly, transporting both teens to nearby hospitals where they were listed in critical condition.

The driver, a 35‑year‑old man from Rochester Hills, remained at the scene. Police noted he was cooperative, staying put while investigators pieced together what happened. He told officers he had been traveling at a normal speed and didn’t see the riders until it was too late.

Detectives are still reviewing dash‑cam footage and speaking with anyone who might have seen the crash. So far, the prevailing account suggests the driver obeyed the traffic signal, but the exact sequence of events remains under scrutiny.

Bloomfield Township Police have opened a public appeal for additional information. Anyone who saw the incident—or who might have video of the intersection at that moment—is asked to call the department at 248‑433‑7755.

This accident adds to a growing conversation about the safety of e‑bikes sharing roadways with larger vehicles, especially in busy suburban corridors. Local officials stress the importance of proper bike lanes, clear signage, and vigilant driving to prevent similar tragedies.

Our thoughts are with the families of the injured teens, and we’ll keep following the story as more details emerge.