The Brief
A teen e-bike rider was struck and killed in a collision involving an SUV in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, the NYPD said.
A preliminary investigation showed the 17-year-old boy was cycling north on Centre Street, near the Brooklyn Bridge ramp, before colliding with a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
The investigation into what caused the fatal collision remains under investigation.
New York – A teenager riding an e-bike was struck and killed in a collision involving an SUV in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, according to police.
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.
What we know
A preliminary investigation shows the 17-year-old boy was cycling north on Centre Street before colliding 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 that she was transported to a local hospital for a possible panic attack.
EMS responded and pronounced the boy dead at the scene, officials said.
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 did not immediately release the names of the cyclist and driver involved.
The investigation into what caused the fatal collision is ongoing.
By the numbers
According to Vision Zero, at least 10 cyclists have been killed on city streets so far in 2026.
A total of 80 people have been killed on city streets so far this year, including pedestrians and others, with 18,000 reported injuries.
The Source
This report is based on information from the NYPD and data from the City of New York.