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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(October 27, 2026)
LOS ANGELES GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER RESPONDS TO CONCERNING INCREASE IN E-BIKE INJURIES
Trauma, Orthopedic, and Pediatric Specialists Report a Concerning Increase in E-Bike Injuries; Los Angeles General Medical Center Takes Injury Prevention Directly to the Community.
LOS ANGELES — In response to an increase in e-bike injuries being seen by Los Angeles General Medical Center trauma, orthopedic, pediatric, and emergency specialists, the County ‘s leading Level I Trauma Center is taking injury prevention beyond the hospital and into the community.
On Thursday, October 29, Los Angeles General Medical Center will launch its new E-Bike Safety Initiative — “100 Helmets for a Safer Community” — providing 100 free helmets, helmet-fitting education and a new English and Spanish E-Bike Safety Guide designed to help children, teens and families ride more safely and recognize when medical care may be needed following an accident or injury.
A brief press conference will feature Los Angeles General Medical Center leadership and clinical experts discussing the injuries they are seeing, the importance of proper helmet use and practical steps families can take to reduce the risk of serious injury.
Los Angeles General Medical Center E-Bike Safety Initiative – “100 Helmets for a Safer Community”
Press conference, live helmet-fitting demonstration, bilingual safety education and distribution of 100 free helmets to community members, while supplies last. Los Angeles General Medical Center physicians and leadership will be available for interviews.
Los Angeles General Medical Center E-Bike Safety Initiative – “100 Helmets for a Safer Community”
Press conference, live helmet-fitting demonstration, bilingual safety education and distribution of 100 free helmets to community members, while supplies last. Los Angeles General Medical Center physicians and leadership will be available for interviews.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Community Event
10:15–10:45 a.m. — Press Conference
Helmet fitting and distribution will continue following the press conference.
Los Angeles General Medical Center – Courtyard
2051 Marengo Street Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Teens receiving and being fitted with free helmets
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Trauma and injury-prevention specialists providing safety education
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English and Spanish E-Bike Safety Guides
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E-bikes involved in collisions brought in by EMS, displayed to demonstrate the physical impact of high-speed accidents.
Los Angeles General Medical Center clinicians report seeing a concerning increase in e-bike-related injuries, including those resulting from accidents with cars. E-bikes can travel at higher speeds than traditional bicycles, increasing the potential for serious injury when an accident or fall occurs.
As a Level I Trauma Center and major public academic medical center caring for some of the region’s most seriously injured patients, Los Angeles General Medical Center is using its frontline experience to take injury prevention beyond the hospital—providing families with practical safety education, proper helmet-fitting guidance and access to protective equipment.
Los Angeles General Medical Center trauma and injury-prevention experts will be available for interviews following the press conference.
Media are encouraged to RSVP by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Office of Public Information
About Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles General Medical Center is a 606 bed, Level One Trauma Center operated by Health Services Los Angeles County. A Magnet®-designated hospital in affiliation with the University of Southern California (USC) and the College of Nursing, LA General is a leader in trauma and specialty care, delivering cutting-edge treatment through its world-class Burn Center, Level III Neonatal ICU, and comprehensive pediatric and psychiatric emergency services. The hospital combines clinical excellence, innovation, and education to set the standard for advanced healthcare across Southern California.
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