The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is investigating a collision involving two e-bikes in Kitchener.

On August 15, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision on Manitou Drive.

Through investigation, it was determined that a 22-year-old Kitchener man was operating an e-bike westbound in the eastbound bike lane. At the same time, a 50-year-old Kitchener man was riding an e-bike westbound in the proper lane when he was struck by the oncoming e-bike.

Both riders were transported to a hospital outside the region with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Manitou Drive was closed for approximately one hour between Wabanaki Drive and Sasada Drive while emergency crews responded and investigators examined the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash-cam or surveillance footage is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.