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  • Teen on dirt bike fatally struck in Coon Rapids after swerving into road, sheriff’s office says

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    A teen boy riding a dirt bike died when a driver in a pickup truck hit him Sunday afternoon in a northern Twin Cities metro suburb.

    The crash happened at approximately 4:40 p.m. near the 3300 block of Northdale Boulevard Northwest in Coon Rapids, according to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.

    Investigators say a 15-year-old boy from Ramsey was driving a dirt bike on the southern sidewalk on Northdale Boulevard Northwest when he swerved onto the road at the intersection of Marigold Street Northwest. That’s when a 53-year-old man from Oak Grove, driving a pickup truck, struck the boy.

    The boy, identified as Isiah Whitlock, died at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office. No other injuries were reported.

    The incident is under investigation.

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  • Boulder County boy suffers minor injuries after crashing dirt bike into pickup truck

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    BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — A Boulder County boy suffered minor injuries after he crashed his dirt bike into a pickup truck Wednesday morning.

    The incident happened in the Safeway parking lot, located at 1601 Coalton Road, around 9:35 a.m. According to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was traveling too fast on his dirt bike when he collided with the truck “after being unable to stop in time.” The boy was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

    BCSO did not provide the boy’s age.

    The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said this incident “reflects a broader concern: more accidents and illegal riding are being reported in the community, particularly involving juveniles on e-bikes, electric dirt bikes, and gas dirt bikes.”

    The sheriff’s office said many of these crashes are linked to speed. Before your child rides, BCSO said they should be able to:

    • Confidently ride in traffic and at intersections
    • Use hand signals and avoid hazards like parked car doors
    • Yield to pedestrians on shared paths
    • Demonstrate safe habits on a regular bike first

    Riders should always wear a helmet, be “smart” about passengers, follow traffic laws and stay visible.

    “Fast and powerful bikes can be exciting, but they also carry serious risks,” said Sergeant Dave Salaman in a statement. “We encourage parents to talk with their children, understand the laws, and make sure young riders are ready before letting them hit the road.”

    When it comes to riding such bikes in Boulder County, the sheriff’s office said “not all bikes are the same” and could be subject to various laws.

    BCSO provided the following legal breakdown:

    • Class 1 e-bike (pedal assist, max 20 mph) – Allowed on multi-use paths and open space trails.
    • Class 2 e-bike (pedal assist + throttle, max 20 mph) – Allowed on multi-use paths; not recommended for children under 16.
    • Class 3 e-bike (pedal assist, max 28 mph) – Restricted to roads and bike lanes. Operators must be 16+, helmets are required under 18, and a speedometer must be installed.
    • Electric motorcycles and dirt bikes – Classified as motorized vehicles and require a motorcycle endorsement, registration, license plates, and insurance when used on public roads. They are not permitted on sidewalks or multi-use trails.

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