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North Bellmore Boy, 14, Dies After E‑Bike Collision With SUV

The crash remains under investigation with the 45-year-old driver staying at the scene, police said.

Overview

  • Police say the collision happened about 7:05 a.m. at Alice Avenue and Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore.
  • The teen, identified as Mepham High School freshman Jayden Flores, was riding an e-bike to school.
  • He suffered severe body trauma, was taken by Nassau County Ambulance to a local hospital, and was pronounced dead by a physician.
  • Police report the driver of a Chevrolet SUV remained at the scene and no charges have been filed as the inquiry continues.
  • The Bellmore-Merrick school district activated counseling for students, and Nassau County law sets the minimum e-bike riding age at 16.