Fatal crash

Driver Inattention, E-Bike Rider Killed

A 40-year-old e-bike rider was killed at Avenue I and East 54th Street. Police recorded driver inattention in the crash.

Location reported in Open Data.

1fatality
August 20, 2026date
11:49 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at Avenue I and East 54th Street. The e-bike rider was making a left turn; a BMW was traveling straight, and a sedan was parked. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor. The report does not establish which person hit whom.

People

  • Other Motorized killed

    Age 40; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Vehicle 1

    BMW -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction; Second contributing factor: Does Not Apply

  • Sedan

    2019 HOND -CAR/SUV HRV; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Contributing factor: Does Not Apply; Second contributing factor: Does Not Apply

  • E-Bike

    EP CYCLING; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Demolished; Driver license status: Not Applicable; Contributing factor: Does Not Apply; Second contributing factor: Does Not Apply

Where

AVENUE I and E 54 ST

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