LAKE FOREST, Calif. (April 16, 2026): On Thursday, April 16, 2026, shortly before 4 p.m., deputies were called to the area of Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive for a pedestrian struck by an e-bike.
When the deputies arrived, they located an 81-year-old victim with life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital and is currently in critical condition.
The suspect fled the area, and the “e-bike” was determined to be an electric motorcycle designed for off-highway use. Witnesses were able to give a description of the suspect, who was suspected of driving recklessly at the time of the crash. The suspect was quickly identified, and a search warrant was served at a nearby residence in the city of Lake Forest. A 14-year-old male was subsequently arrested and booked at Orange County Juvenile Hall for charges related to the incident.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the traffic collision.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (714) 647-7000. Anonymous tips can be sent to OC Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at ocsheriff.gov/occrimestoppers.