Two Teens Injured After Pickup Truck Collides with E‑Bikes in Bloomfield

On a sunny Monday around noon, the usual rush on Telegraph Road took a frightening turn when two 13‑year‑old boys on electric bikes tried to cross the Hickory Grove intersection. They were heading north, helmets on, when a large Ford F‑250 coming south slammed into them.

The pickup, driven by a 35‑year‑old man from Rochester Hills, didn’t flee. He stopped at the scene, appeared shaken, and has been cooperating fully with investigators, according to the Bloomfield Township Police Department.

First‑responders arrived quickly, rushed the teens to nearby hospitals, and listed both as critical. Their families were notified, and the community is understandably on edge.

Eyewitnesses told officers that the truck driver likely had the green light at the time of the impact, though officials have not released a formal traffic‑signal analysis yet. The police are keeping the details tight as the investigation continues.

Authorities are asking anyone who saw the crash—or who may have dash‑cam footage—to call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at 248‑433‑7755. Any snippet of information could help piece together exactly what happened.

This incident adds to a growing conversation about e‑bike safety, especially for younger riders navigating busy streets. Parents, schools, and local officials are urged to reinforce safe‑crossing habits and consider additional signage or crossing guards where traffic volume is high.

As the teens receive medical care, the community hopes for a swift recovery and for answers that might prevent a similar tragedy down the road.