The 12 -year -old girl in the United States fell to the back seat of an electric bicycle, and her parents sued the car brand

Jimu Journalist Li Lili

Intern Zhao Wenbo

According to the US Broadcasting Corporation reported on August 9, Rad Power Bikes, the largest electric bicycle company in North America, was litigated by Rad Power Bikes. An accident occurred at an electric bicycle at the age of 12.

According to a lawsuit filed by the High Court of Los Angeles, on January 31, 2021, a 11 -year -old friend of Molly rode on an electric bicycle and carried her on the mountain road. Molly sat in the back seat.

When going down the mountain, the bicycle began to shake fiercely, her body was not controlled, and Molly fell off the car.

After the accident, Molly underwent multiple brain surgery, but due to the ineffective treatment, Molly finally died on February 15, 2021.

In the lawsuit, Molly's parents stated that the electric bicycle by her daughter had many design defects including brakes and front wheels, and in some cases, the wheels could be completely shed.

They believe that the brand does not make any changes when it is clear that its electric bicycle is unsafe and defective. Molly's father, Jonathan Stans, said in an interview with the media: "Rad Power Bikes has already realized the problem of electric bicycles, but has never been redesigned. Litigation! "

It is reported that electric bicycles are usually equipped with a motor, which is much greater than ordinary bicycles. The electric bicycle by Molly can reach 20 miles per hour (about 32 kilometers per hour).

Molly's parents also suggested that the company ignored the problem of riding age in order to attract minors to buy their products. According to reports, the manual of this bicycle only wrote a line on page 49 and wrote a line "The product is designed for people 18 and over the age of 18".

Jonathan said that RAD Power Bikes should focus on emphasizing the purchase of appropriate age when selling the car.

Dr. Charles Dimagio at the New York University School of Medicine said in an interview with the media that electric bicycles have updated people's travel methods, but they need to first consider safety issues. "All electric bicycle companies need to scientifically designed their electric bicycles to make them be able to stop and brake correctly, and ensure that the driving speed is controlled in a reasonable range, and then sold to the appropriate age group."

Rad Power Bikes expressed deep condolences in a statement, but did not comment on the lawsuit.

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