Cash Justin Krawetz
The 16-year-old boy who died in an e-motorcycle crash in Half Moon Bay on Feb. 9 has been identified as Montara resident Cash Justin Krawetz, the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office said.
A GoFundMe for his family has been established, raising over $53,000 as of Feb. 12.
“Your kindness will offer comfort and allow them the space to focus on healing and being together,” the GoFundMe page said. “Thank you for surrounding this family with love, prayers, and support.”
An initial investigation found the 16-year-old was riding the e-motorcycle at high speeds on the Highway 1 shoulder before colliding with a box truck at the intersection, a Feb. 10 press release from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said.
“This is a truly tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones of this young person,” Sheriff Ken Binder said in the press release. “Any time a young person loses their life it sends ripples through the community. This tragedy reminds us how dangerous e-motos can be. We urge parents and guardians to learn about the regulations surrounding the distinctions of these vehicles and to talk with kids and teens about safety and the rules of the road.”
Deputies responded to the scene at 12:15 p.m. Monday, when the rider, who suffered serious injuries, was subsequently transferred to the hospital. The Sheriff’s Office was notified he died at the hospital later that evening, the press release said.
The driver of the box truck is cooperating with the investigation, the press release said, and initial investigation found the driver to be properly licensed and that alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a contributing factor.
The community is mourning the loss of Krawetz and the city will continue to work to address safety issues posed by e-bikes and e-motorcycles, Half Moon Bay City Manager Matthew Chidester said.
“We are mourning for the family,” he said. “It just reinforces the city’s continued work to try and address the issues around e-bikes and e-motos and how we keep our community safe. It’s something we’re working on and will continue to work on.”
The Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team is conducting the investigation into the collision and is asking anyone with information to contact their office at (650) 363-4911.
(650) 344-5200 ext. 105
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It seems as if every week there is another GoFundMe for someone who loses their life on the streets of SM County. I am glad that residents are so generous in supporting the families that have lost loved ones. It is frustrating to hear our elected officials simultaneously say that we don't have enough money to make our streets safer in order to avoid these tragedies.
The county is in the process of developing a model ordinance for e-conveyances that cities will hopefully consider passing. Too many of these so-called “e-bikes” are e-motos that should not be ridden by children and should be required to be registered and the potential driver subject to a driving exam. Every e-conveyance rider is required to wear a helmet under existing law.
Thanks, Jackie. Assembly Member Papan has a bill in process defining power limits and Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan has a bill that would require registration. Will those bills survive the bike lobby? Let's hope.
joebob - why not blame our elected officials? You don't seem to mention that this unlicensed kid was going on a vehicle at a high rate of speed. It is tragic to see this young life snuffed out but he was certainly irresponsible. Don't blame the unsafe streets or the officials.
Did the parents buy the e-bike?
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