Teen on E-Bike Hit by Vehicle and Hospitalized After Running Red Light in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that took place early Sunday morning involving a vehicle and a 14-year-old riding an e-bike.

The collision happened around 12:50am on 11th Street near Michigan Avenue. Emergency crews, including police, firefighters, and AMR paramedics, responded to the scene and found the injured teenager lying in the roadway next to the e-bike.

He was transported to Oishei Children’s Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Police believe that the teen had been traveling south on Lockport Street and entered the intersection against a red light.

An SUV, which had the right of way with a green light, struck the teen in the intersection and continued driving away from the scene.

The striking vehicle is described as a white 4-door SUV and is believed to have front-end damage.

Police are continuing to search for the vehicle and driver involved.

Teen on E-Bike Hit by Vehicle and Hospitalized After Running Red Light in Niagara Falls