Doctors warn of spike in e-bike, scooter injuries at Chandler hospital

Chandler hospital sees 200 e-bike, scooter injuries in a year

Doctors at Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center treated roughly 200 trauma patients for e-bike and e-scooter injuries over the last year, many of whom were riding vehicles they personally owned.

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Valley doctors are warning of a rise in injuries involving e-bikes and e-scooters as more riders take to the road.

What we know:

At Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center, staff treated approximately 200 trauma cases linked to the motorized vehicles over the past year.

Data shows a significant lack of safety gear; only 30 of those patients were wearing a helmet at the time of their crash. About 30% of the victims suffered head injuries, while others sustained fractures to the ribs, arms, and legs, as well as facial trauma.

While rental scooters are common, physicians noted that many hospitalizations involve people who own their vehicles.

What you can do:

Doctors emphasize that because these machines reach high speeds, wearing a helmet is essential to preventing life-altering injuries.