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

By Lindsey Gimbert
Published  April 23, 2026 1:40pm EDT
Manatee County
FOX 13 News

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.

Troopers say the SUV driver, also a 17-year-old from Palmetto, failed to yield the right-of-way while turning right. The front-right corner of the car hit the teen and the electric bike. The e-bike rider was then airlifted to the hospital in serious condition following the crash.

What we don't know:

It is currently unclear if the teenage driver will face any charges. FHP says the crash remains under investigation, and they will provide updates as they become available.

The Source: This article was written using information from the Florida Highway Patrol.

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