Niagara Falls, N.Y. (WBEN) - Police in the City of Niagara Falls are investigating a fatal collision on Friday between a tow truck and an e-bike driver.
At approximately 11:42 a.m. on Friday, the Niagara Falls Police Department Crash Investigation Unit responded to the intersection of Ontario Avenue and Lockport Street to investigate the crash.
A 2018 Ram tow truck was traveling West on Ontario Avenue, passing through the intersection with Lockport Street with a green light. That's when the tow truck collided with an e-bicycle that had entered the intersection.
The bicyclist was traveling the wrong way on 16th Street, a one-way roadway, and had made a right turn in front of the truck.
The driver of the e-bike, who has yet to be identified, suffered severe injuries and received emergency medical treatment on scene from the Niagara Falls Fire Department and AMR Ambulance. He was transported to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was uninjured and is cooperating with the Crash Investigation Unit as they continue their review of the crash.
Anyone that may have additional information regarding the crash, or the driver of the e-bike is asked to call the Niagara Falls Police Department information number at (716)-286-4711, or the Crash Investigation Unit at (716)-286-4563.