This was a tragic accident. You don't need to be on an ebike to get killed. I remember Montgomery Wards paid out in the millions several times to wrongful death suits. These were not ebikes and it was about the brakes. The Rad Runner Is designed To haul a passenger. It has mechanical disk brakes on It. I am guessing that the operator of that ebike lacked the skill and experience needed to safely operate it with herself only on it. The parents lack experience and likely didn't check adjustments on the brakes and the tightness of the handlebars, stem ect. Like the ebikes I ordered the Rad Power Bikes need some assembly when delivered.