E-bike rider battles life-threatening injuries after collision with car in Fort Erie

A man in his forties is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a Monday afternoon collision between the e-bike he was operating and a car in Fort Erie.

The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Ridge Road South and Rebstock Road.

The e-bike and a 2021 grey Cadillac XT5 driven by a 61-year-old man collided.

The bike rider was first treated at the scene by Niagara EMS paramedics, then transported to a local hospital and an out-of-region hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

Detectives from the Collision Reconstruction Unit and members of the Forensic Services Unit were called out to support the investigation.

Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with information to contact investigators at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1008389.

READ MORE: Overnight shooting outside magic mushroom store in Brantford