‘Shook me to my core’ — NJ mayor has close call with teen e-bikers Dan Alexander Published: August 6, 2025 Canva/Ocean City/Townsquare Media illustration

🚨 Two e-bikers rode in front of Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian's car

🚨 Gillian said they went through a red light and into the path of his car

🚨 The mayor is taking several steps to make e-bikers aware of safety

OCEAN CITY — A near-miss with kids riding e-bikes shocked a Jersey Shore mayor into action.

Mayor Jay Gillian said two “young e-bike riders “ on the wrong side of the road went through a red light and into the path of his vehicle, narrowly avoiding a collision.

“Only the grace of God saved their lives. The near-miss shook me to my core. This is a situation that plays out daily throughout our town and state as more

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