Teenager riding e-bike killed after being hit by vehicle

FARMINGTON, Utah (ABC4) — A teenage boy was riding an e-bike in Farmington when he was struck and killed by a vehicle.

According to Farmington Police Department, a 13-year-old boy was riding his e-bike in the area of 600 S and 1525 W around 4:30p.m. Unfortunately, a vehicle struck him.

Initial reports indicate that the vehicle was likely traveling north on 1525 west, approaching 600 south, at the time of the collision.

Witnesses reported that when the juvenile was hit, he was bleeding and not breathing. They attempted to provide life-saving aid to the teenager, including CPR, until emergency services arrived.

When medical personnel arrived on scene, they continued to administer first aid. The juvenile was then transported by ambulance to the hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital.

Farmington police say that the driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

At this time, neither the driver of the vehicle nor the identity of the 13-year-old victim have been released by law enforcement. The investigation remains active and ongoing.