Teen, 15, injured after group of about 25 riders allegedly drove dangerously in Vancouver

A 15-year-old is recovering from minor injuries after an incident involving about 25 people riding e-scooters, e-bikes and motorbikes in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood on Halloween night, according to the Vancouver Police Department.

Families flagged down officers

Police said several families stopped officers in Kerrisdale to report that a group of roughly two dozen riders, dressed in similar costumes, was driving dangerously and had nearly struck them.

According to police, a 15-year-old riding an e-dirt bike almost hit one of the patrol cars that responded. Police allege the youth was travelling at 50 to 60 km/h, went through several stop signs without stopping and did not stop for officers before he collided with another vehicle.

He was taken to hospital with minor injuries, police said.

E-dirt bikes and public roads

Police noted that most e-dirt bikes are built for off-road use and are not allowed on public streets and highways.

Investigation continues

The Vancouver Police Department's Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the incident. Police said no charges have been recommended so far.

Police did not release any further details about the other riders in the group or the vehicle involved in the collision.

Crime in Vancouver

Vancouver's Crime Severity Index was 83.51 in 2025, up 1.48% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 80.67, according to Statistics Canada.