JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A bicyclist riding an e-bike was killed in a crash involving a tow truck Thursday morning at the intersection of Blanding Boulevard and San Juan Avenue, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
According toJSO Sergeant Robert Hungerford, around 10:35 a.m., a female bicyclist and a tow truck driver were traveling southbound on Blanding Blvd. And, as the tow truck made a right turn onto westbound San Juan Ave., the bicycle and the tow truck collided.
The bicyclist, who was in her mid-30s, died at the scene, according to JSO.
According to JSO, the bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
The tow truck driver was cooperating with the investigation, and there were no indicators of impairment, according to JSO.
Concerns over the safety of e-bikes have been on the rise as they continue to become more popular.
On Monday night, a middle-school boy was airlifted to a trauma center with critical injuries after being involved in an e-bike crash on Race Track Road in St. Johns County.
A day after the crash, the County Attorney’s Office for St. Johns County submitted a draft e-bike ordinance, but officials did not share further details on the exact changes.
In late March, the Atlantic Beach City Commission approved an ordinance aimed at regulating bikes, e-bikes, and personal mobility devices.
Some of the key rules and provisions approved by the city commission included e-bikes being restricted to a 10 mph speed limit and requiring all e-bikes to abide by “all state statues and regulations” like stop signs and bike laws.
Thursday’s crash marked the 50th traffic fatality in Duval County so far this year and the 4th involving a bicycle.
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