DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A 5-year-old beachgoer was struck by an e-bike in a hit-and-run on Daytona Beach, deputies said.
The crash happened Saturday afternoon just north of Sun Splash Park in Daytona Beach.
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said the boy was heading toward the ocean to fill up his beach bucket when a southbound e-bike hit him.
The boy was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, deputies said.
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Witnesses described two teenagers — a male and a female — on the e-bike, according to deputies, who said the teens stopped and apologized before leaving the scene.
Deputies released a photo of the e-bike (see above).
Anyone with information about the teens is asked to contact Deputy Bissonnette at JBissonnette@volusiasheriff.gov or call 386-239-6414.