A fatal collision occurred in Fort Greene Brooklyn, claiming the life of a 65-year-old e-bike rider, according to reports from the NYPD and local news. The incident, involving an FDNY ambulance and the cyclist, happened just past the stroke of 1 a.m. at the intersection of Ashland Place and Willoughby Street. PIX11 News stated that the e-bike was moving southbound when it met with the northbound ambulance.
The victim, whose identity has yet to be released, was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased. As reported by Brooklyn News12, aboard the ambulance was a 21-year-old driver, a detail crashed into by the heavier fact of impending tragedy. In addition to the driver, two EMTs, aged 28 and 29, were also injured and later listed in stable condition at a local hospital.
Authorities remained at the scene following the accident, with the young ambulance driver cooperating with the subsequent investigation. This crash echoes a similar event from October, hinting at a troubling pattern involving emergency vehicles and e-bike riders in the city's dense traffic landscape. At this time, representatives from the FDNY have not provided a statement, as noted by PIX11 News.
The intersection where the accident occurred was lit only by the flashing lights of police cars. Both news outlets have pledged to follow up on this story as more information becomes available and investigations continue.
