Fatal Collision in Chesterfield Involving Electric Bike and Car
A 14-year-old boy has died following a collision between an electric bike and a car, which also left a 15-year-old boy seriously injured.
According to Derbyshire Police, Finley Dawson was riding an electric bike on Newbold Road in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, accompanied by a 15-year-old passenger at approximately 20:30 GMT on Thursday. The electric bike collided with a Kia Sportage.
The force reported that both boys were ejected from the electric bike onto the road and were subsequently transported to hospital. Finley Dawson passed away on Friday. The passenger remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition.
Authorities stated that no arrests have been made, and the Kia driver is currently being treated as a witness in the investigation.
Families Issue Joint Statement on the Incident
Police released a joint statement from the families of both boys, emphasizing the dangers associated with electric bikes on public roads.
"There is a reason these bikes are banned from the road, and devastatingly Finley has paid the ultimate price in losing his life.
His friend has sustained serious injuries and has to come to terms with growing up without his best mate.
Although the thrill of riding an e-bike on the road seems exciting, it can also be fatal.
That quick thrill, is not worth the risk."
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