Two Dead in Jacksonville E-Bike, Motorcycle Collision Amid Rising Traffic Fatalities

Two fatal e-bike collisions occurred recently in different cities. In Wilmington, North Carolina, a 42-year-old man named Michael Daniels died after his e-bike collided with a vehicle on South Kerr Avenue. Meanwhile, in Jacksonville, Florida, an e-bike rider died after crashing into a westbound Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Beach Boulevard near Leon Road. Both riders were taken to the hospital, but the e-bike rider succumbed to injuries while the motorcyclist remained in critical condition. This Jacksonville crash marked the 83rd traffic fatality in Duval County this year, with seven involving bicyclists, sparking renewed discussions on e-bike safety and local traffic regulations. Authorities closed lanes on Beach Boulevard for hours during the investigation, reflecting the severity of the incident.