According to prosecutors, the boy's father faces a felony count and both parents face misdemeanor counts, with arraignment set for November 12.
Garden Grove, CA - October 20, 2026
Prosecutors announced that the parents of a 13-year-old boy who died after an e-bike crash in Garden Grove have been charged. The crash happened at about 10 p.m. on May 7 on Magnolia Street near Larson Avenue, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office. The parents, both of Santa Ana, face charges related to child endangerment and child abuse.
Key Facts
- Date: Crash on May 7; charges reported October 20, 2026
- Location: Magnolia Street near Larson Avenue, Garden Grove, Orange County, California
- Type of crash: Collision with another vehicle, followed by impacts with a raised center divider and a concrete light pole
- Vehicles involved: E-Ride Pro SS 2.0 ridden by the teen; another vehicle (type not reported)
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the 13-year-old rider)
- Reported by: MyNewsLA.com
Crash Overview
According to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, 13-year-old Benson Nguyen was riding an E-Ride Pro SS 2.0 at about 10 p.m. on May 7 when he collided with a vehicle on Magnolia Street near Larson Avenue. Prosecutors said the teen was allegedly speeding, running red lights and doing wheelies at the time.
Prosecutors said Benson then struck a raised center divider, fell from the bike and hit a concrete light pole. He was taken to UCI Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Among the charges against the boy's father are one felony count tied to child endangerment, plus a misdemeanor count for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to prosecutors. The boy's mother was charged with misdemeanor child abuse and endangerment. The parents are scheduled to be arraigned on November 12. These charges are allegations that have not been decided in court.