E‑Bike Rider Hit From Behind, Left Dead on Washington Bridge
A 30-year-old e-bike rider was hit from behind on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue and died from a severe head wound. Late at night, another person on two wheels never made it home.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue was hit from behind late Thursday night and killed. The rider suffered a fatal head injury with severe bleeding and was pronounced dead at the scene. The report lists only the e-bike in the vehicle details and does not clearly describe any other vehicle or specific driver errors in the crash.
People
Bicyclist killed
Age 30; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Vehicle 1
Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Back End; Damage: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Contributing factor: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion
Press Articles
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