Multiple E-Bike Riders Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Crashes in US, UK, Canada

Multiple hit-and-run incidents involving e-bike riders have recently occurred in different locations, resulting in serious injuries. In Manhattan, a 65-year-old e-bike rider suffered critical head trauma after being struck by a 2024 Nissan Rogue, whose 21-year-old driver, Jasir Vann, fled the scene but was later arrested in Brooklyn following a witness tip. In Leicester, a man in his 20s was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a collision with a red Audi A4 driven by a 21-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking and driving under the influence. Police in Leicester continue to investigate and are seeking witnesses with any dashcam or CCTV footage. In Bradford West Gwillimbury, an e-bike was found abandoned after its operator was hit by a small SUV or sedan; the driver fled, and the operator sustained minor injuries. Authorities across these cases are appealing to the public for information to aid their investigations.