Months after Abby Gillon was killed in a crash on an e-scooter, a town in her home county is passing a new law to make kids who use those vehicles safer.

Haverford Township passed an ordinance requiring children under 16 years old to wear a helmet when riding e-bikes or e-scooters in the community.

The 12-year-old Gillon, an honor student at Ridley Middle School, died after a crash in Aston Township in June, authorities have said. Gillon and a friend were riding when they fell and were hit by a car.

Haverford Township Police Chief John Viola confirmed the ordinance passed Monday night. The ordinance cites studies that show helmets significantly reduce head injuries incurred from accidents.

The bill only applies to those vehicles powered by an electric motor, so if you have a regula

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