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Utah sees a rise in e-bike crashes, sparking safety concerns statewide.

Police and retailers urge understanding of e-bike classifications and legal usage zones.

Officials emphasize safety education, urging protective gear and adherence to local laws.

SALT LAKE CITY — A handful of crashes in Herriman , Farmington and South Jordan recently marked just a few of several serious incidents this summer. As e-bike popularity surges, so do concerns about safety and regulation.

"We're just seeing a huge increase in these accidents involving e-bikes, and it's getting pretty scary," said Sgt. Marcus Beckstead of the Herriman Police Department in August.

The department has responded to multiple incidents in recent months, many involving young

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