Injuries to CT children using e-scooters and e-bikes are surging, says Connecticut Children’s

Connecticut Public – Thursday, August 13, 2026
By Jennifer Ahrens

The Connecticut Children’s Emergency Department treated more than 120 children for injuries related to using electric mobility devices, like e-scooters and e-bikes in May, June and July.

“That’s huge,” said Amy Watkins, manager at Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center. “In 2024, it was like, 30 or something. It’s so much bigger of a problem than it’s ever been.”

Watkins said boys aged 9 to 13, are injured the most when it comes to electronic mobility devices .

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