Teen cyclist killed in collision with SUV in Lower Manhattan, NYPD says
17-year-old dead after e-bike crash
New York City officials are calling for legislation now that a 17-year-old is dead after an e-bike crash near City Hall. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en is following the story.
NEW YORK - A teenager riding an e-bike was struck and killed in a collision involving an SUV in Lower Manhattan.
17-year-old killed in crash
What we know:
The NYPD said a 911 call came in just before 9 a.m. reporting a motor vehicle collision on Centre Street and Chambers Street, where traffic flows from the Brooklyn Bridge.
Police say that the victim was 17-year-old Gabriel Nacato, who was cycling north on Centre Street when he collided with a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe going in the same direction.
The Tahoe was being driven by a 40-year-old woman, who remained on the scene, police said. Sources tell FOX 5 NY that she was transported to a local hospital for a possible panic attack.
No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing.
Dig deeper:
The teen cyclist's backpack was found at the scene with a bouquet of flowers that read "Feliz cumpleaños," which means "Happy birthday" in Spanish.
What we don't know:
Police have yet to release the name of the driver involved in the collision.
The Source: This report is based on information from the NYPD and data from the City of New York.