E-bikes are speeding around the state and their surging popularity is fueling trips to the ER.

“It would be my peaceful time,” said Lynne Forester.

Walks on the Cape are part of Lynne and Gerry Forester’s daily routine. In September, their hike on the Cape Cod Rail Trail turned hazardous.

“I was probably on this side like this. I got knocked down either straight or whatever and I was right at the edge,” said Forester.

The 69-year-old was knocked down by someone riding an e-bike. The impact sent her face first into the pavement.

“I couldn’t move. I couldn’t move my legs. I couldn’t move anything,” said Forester. “I was like somebody help me.”

The bike’s handlebars slammed into her eye. She was flown to Mass General for emergency surgery.

“I knew I had tremendous head pain every time

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