Fatal crash

E-Bike Rider Slams Slowing SUV, Killed on Fresh Pond

A 29-year-old e-bike rider going south on Fresh Pond Road hit a slowing SUV at night. He wore a helmet, was thrown off, and died from whole-body injuries on the pavement.

1fatality
August 16, 2023date
10:07 p.m.time

What We Know

A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Fresh Pond Road died after he hit a northbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, the crash occurred at night in the rain and the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Police recorded unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The rider was unlicensed and wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported.

People

  • Other Motorized killed

    Age 29; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Bike

    Fly Wing; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Overturned; Damage: Overturned; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed; Second contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded

  • SUV

    2014 KIA -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Slowing or Stopping; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed

  • Sedan

    2007 ACUR -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End

Where

Fresh Pond Rd

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