Teen riding E-bike struck by SUV in crosswalk, flown to hospital: FHP

The Brief

  • A Manatee County teen is in the hospital after being hit by an SUV while riding an E-bike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
  • FHP said the driver, another 17-year-old, failed to yield at a crosswalk — which resulted in the crash.
  • It it unclear if the driver has been charged.

PARRISH, Fla. A Manatee County teen has been hospitalized after an SUV failed to yield to a crosswalk.

What we know:

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Chevy SUV was traveling in the eastbound right turn lane on Erie Road, approaching the intersection of Fort Hamer Road. At the same time, a 17-year-old riding an E-bike was traveling along the crosswalk of the intersection.

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