E-Bike Rider Zoned Out, Killed Woman on 7th Avenue
A distracted e-bike rider hit a man on a bike at 7th Avenue and 68th Street, throwing his 48-year-old rear passenger to the pavement. She suffered fatal head injuries while the men stayed upright.
What We Know
According to the police report, an e-bike rider going north on 7th Avenue hit a man riding a bike south near 68th Street on a Friday night. A 48-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger on the bike was ejected and sustained fatal head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the e-bike rider.
People
Other Motorized killed
Age 48; Female; Position: Left rear passenger; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Bike
TAILG M2R; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Other; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Other; Damage: No Damage
Where
7th Ave & 68th St
Press Articles
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