E-Bike Crisis Hits Seal Beach | Orange County News

Orange County News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Seal Beach is holding an urgent noon meeting to tackle the rising tide of e-bike dangers after a string of deadly crashes across Orange County. Officials, including the DA’s office and police, are pushing for accountability through the new RIDE SAFELY program — which now includes prosecuting riders and even parents who let minors operate illegal e-motorcycles. Tragedies like a 72-year-old woman critically injured by a teen rider and the death of 81-year-old Ed Ashman, whose mother faces manslaughter charges, highlight the human cost. The goal: balance e-bike freedom with real safety…