Niagara Falls Man in Critical Condition After City Vehicle Strikes E-bike Operator

Niagara Falls Police are investigating a serious crash that left a 65-year-old city resident in critical condition Friday morning.

The collision occurred around 9:57am on October 3rd at the intersection of 4th Street and Ferry Avenue. According to police, a 46-year-old employee of the City of Niagara Falls was operating a city-owned 2025 Ford Escape northbound on 4th Street. As the driver turned east onto Ferry Avenue, the vehicle struck an electric bicycle.

Investigators say the bicyclist was traveling westbound on Ferry Avenue, which is designated as a one-way street for eastbound traffic.

The impact caused the man to suffer severe blunt force trauma to his head. It is unknown if he suffered a skull fracture or a brain bleed.

He was transported by AMR Ambulance to Erie County Medical Center where he remains in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit in critical condition.

Police reported that the driver of the Ford is cooperating fully with investigators. The case is being handled by the department’s Crash Investigation Unit and charges may be filed pending the outcome of their review.

Niagara Falls Man in Critical Condition After City Vehicle Strikes E-bike Operator