Teen on e-bike killed in collision with UPS truck in New Jersey: police
Teen on e-bike killed in collision with UPS truck in New Jersey: police
A teenage boy has died after New Jersey State Police say he was riding an e-bike and collided with a delivery truck in Burlington County Tuesday morning.
PHILADELPHIA - A teenage boy has died after New Jersey State Police say he was riding an e-bike and collided with a delivery truck in Burlington County Tuesday morning.
What we know:
The incident happened around 10:45 a.m. on the unit block of Tranquility Court, according to police.
State police say the teen was on an e-bike when he struck the UPS truck and sustained fatal injuries.
SKYFOX was over the scene where emergency crews could be seen gathered in the roadway and around a UPS truck.
E-bike law changes coming soon in New Jersey
The backstory:
The crash comes about a month before New Jersey’s new e-bike law goes into effect on July 19.
The new law will treat most e-bikes as motorized vehicles, requiring riders to be at least 17 with a driver’s license or 15 with a motorized bike license, and to wear a helmet.
E-bikes will also need to be insured and registered with the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the name or age of the boy. Details about how the crash happened or any contributing factors have not been shared. It is not yet clear if the new e-bike law would have affected this situation.
What they're saying:
A spokesperson for UPS issued the following statement following Tuesday's incident.
"We are heartbroken by the tragic accident in Southampton Township, NJ. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones. We are fully cooperating with authorities to understand what happened. Since this is an active investigation, we must refer any additional questions to the authorities."
The Source: This article contains information from officials in Burlington County.