Youth hurt in Halloween e-bike incident as 25 riders drive dangerously through Kerrisdale
Vancouver Police say a group of 25 riders on e-scooters, e-bikes and motorbikes drove dangerously through Kerrisdale on Halloween night, injuring a 15-year-old on an e-dirt bike.
Reported. A news outlet found this. voche.me names the outlet and links its report. Read the original report on vpd.ca.
A 15-year-old youth is recovering from minor injuries after a group of 25 riders on e-scooters, e-bikes and motorbikes drove dangerously through Kerrisdale on Halloween night, Vancouver Police said on November 3.
Several families in Kerrisdale flagged down officers during the incident on October 31. The families reported that the group of 25 riders, dressed in similar costumes, was driving dangerously and had almost hit them. One patrol car was also nearly struck by the youth, who was on an e-dirt bike.
What the police say happened
According to the VPD news release, the 15-year-old on the e-dirt bike was allegedly travelling at 50 to 60 km/h, blew through multiple stop signs, and refused to stop for officers before colliding with another vehicle. The youth was taken to hospital and is recovering from minor injuries.
Vancouver Police included a reminder in their release: most e-dirt bikes are designed for off-road use and are not permitted on public streets and highways in British Columbia. Riding one on a public road puts both the rider and other people at risk.
The investigation
The VPD's Collision Investigation Unit, a team that handles serious traffic collisions, is now investigating the incident. As of the November 3 news release, no charges had been recommended. The investigation is continuing.
The Collision Investigation Unit handles cases where vehicles cause serious injury or death, or where the cause of a collision needs detailed technical review. VPD did not name any of the riders involved.
A note on e-dirt bikes
E-dirt bikes look like regular off-road motorbikes but use an electric motor. They are built for dirt tracks and trails, not public roads. BC traffic law does not permit them on streets or highways. The VPD used this incident to remind the public of that rule.
What residents can do
Anyone with information about this incident can contact Vancouver Police. The Collision Investigation Unit is the team handling the case. Residents who see groups of riders acting dangerously in their neighbourhood are encouraged to call police.
Questions this story answers
What happened in Kerrisdale on Halloween night?
Vancouver Police say a group of 25 riders on e-scooters, e-bikes and motorbikes drove dangerously through the Kerrisdale neighbourhood on the night of October 31, 2026. The group was dressed in similar costumes. Several families flagged down officers to report the riders had almost hit them.
Was anyone hurt in the incident?
A 15-year-old youth was hurt. Vancouver Police say the youth was riding an e-dirt bike and was allegedly travelling at 50 to 60 km/h, blew through multiple stop signs, and refused to stop for officers before colliding with another vehicle. The youth was taken to hospital and is recovering from minor injuries.
Are e-dirt bikes allowed on Vancouver streets?
Vancouver Police say most e-dirt bikes are designed for off-road use and are not permitted on public streets and highways in British Columbia. Riding one on a public road is against the rules and puts both the rider and other people at risk of injury. The VPD included this reminder in their November 3 news release about this incident.
What is the status of the police investigation?
The incident is being investigated by Vancouver Police's Collision Investigation Unit, a team that handles serious traffic collisions. As of the VPD's November 3, 2026 news release, charges had not yet been recommended. The investigation was described as ongoing.
How many riders were involved and what were they riding?
Vancouver Police say 25 riders were part of the group. They were riding a mix of e-scooters, e-bikes and motorbikes, and the riders were dressed in similar costumes when the incident happened on Halloween night in Kerrisdale. One patrol car was also reportedly almost hit by the 15-year-old on the e-dirt bike.
Where exactly did the incident happen?
The incident took place in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood of Vancouver on Halloween night, October 31, 2026. Families in the area flagged down Vancouver Police officers to report the group of 25 riders had almost hit them while driving dangerously through the neighbourhood.
What should residents do if they see dangerous riding in their neighbourhood?
Residents who witness dangerous riding, or who have information about this specific incident, can contact Vancouver Police. The Collision Investigation Unit is the team handling this case. Anyone with dashcam footage or information that could help the investigation is encouraged to come forward.
What kinds of vehicles were part of the group?
Vancouver Police described the group as riding a mix of e-scooters, e-bikes and motorbikes. E-dirt bikes were also part of the group. VPD used the phrase 'e-scooter, e-bike, and motorbike riders' in their November 3 news release. The 15-year-old who was injured was specifically on an e-dirt bike.
Sources
The pages this story draws on. Open one to check a claim yourself.
Found an error? Tell the editors with the corrections form. A correction is noted on the story it changes. Read our standards.
