A man died after his electric bike collided with a pedestrian in York.
Emergency services were called at around 3pm yesterday (Thursday) after the collision between the cyclist and a woman pedestrian.
It happened on cycle path no 268 at the back of Fifth Avenue and behind Ebor Industrial Estate in York.
The man was travelling in the direction of Osbaldwick on a black and yellow electric bicycle and the woman, aged 24, was walking with two other women in the opposite direction.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The 24 year old woman sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.
“The cyclist, a 30 year old man, received emergency medical treatment by paramedics from land and air ambulances at the scene but was sadly pronounced dead.”
Anyone who witnessed the information or who has any other information should contact North Yorkshire Police – details below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for the Major Collision Investigation Team
- Email Nicola Peters here
- Quote reference number 12220019799