Two Teenagers Killed in Cranford, N.J. E-Bike Crash; Driver in Custody
CRANFORD, N.J. – Two teenage girls were fatally struck by an SUV while riding e-bikes in Cranford, New Jersey Monday evening, authorities confirmed. The incident, which occurred on Burnside Avenue, has prompted a Union County Prosecutor’s Office investigation and the arrest of a suspect.
The tragedy underscores the growing risks faced by cyclists and e-bike riders, particularly in residential areas, and raises questions about road safety and driver accountability. The crash has deeply impacted the Cranford community, a quiet suburb approximately 10 miles southwest of Newark, and leaves families and local officials grappling with the loss of young lives.
Police responded to the scene on the 40th block of Burnside Avenue shortly before 5:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call. First officers arrived within two minutes, finding the two victims critically injured. Both teenagers were transported to a local hospital, where they later succumbed to thier injuries. Their identities are currently being withheld pending family notification.
Investigators spent hours at the crash site collecting evidence. Authorities located the driver of the SUV and took them into custody. As of Tuesday morning, no charges have been formally announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The Union County Prosecutor’s Office is leading the inquiry, working to determine the circumstances leading to the collision and whether any criminal charges will be filed. burnside Avenue, typically a low-speed residential street with a 25 mph limit, was temporarily closed during the investigation.
