# E-Bike Crisis Hits Orange County | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-09-13T22:52:33+00:00
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## Resource

Orange County just pulled off its first-ever e-bike buyback event at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards up to $1,000 to get dangerous electric bikes off the streets — a bold move in response to a deadly surge in crashes. Since 2020, California’s e-bike accidents skyrocketed from 48 to over 1,300, with Orange County alone seeing a brutal jump from 34 to 347 crashes — including three deaths. Medical centers are now flooded with trauma cases, and e-bikes have become the top cause of emergency room visits. Jesse Hayes, a survivor of a life-threatening crash who spent months on life support, shared his story to warn young riders about the hidden dangers. Participants got cash or even free Angels tickets — but the real message? Authorities are cracking down hard, even prosecuting parents in fatal crashes. This isn’t just a cleanup; it’s a public safety emergency. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/13/orange-countys-first-e-bike-buyback-event-draws-huge-crowd-hundreds-of-vehicles/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7baec68fa3713d97 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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