Simi Valley teenager on e-bike dies after being struck by practice – NBC Los Angeles

A 13-year-old Simi Valley resident using an e-bike died after being struck by a passing practice at a railroad crossing, authorities confirmed Sunday.

Authorities stated the incident occurred round 6:25 p.m. on Saturday at Sequoia Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue when the juvenile was using a two-wheeled motorized machine southbound on the east sidewalk of Sequoia Avenue, in accordance with the Simi Valley Police Division.

Simi Valley police stated {the teenager} was a scholar within the Simi Valley Unified Faculty District.

“It is a heartbreaking loss for the Simi Valley group,” the division stated in an announcement, extending condolences to the sufferer’s household, associates and classmates.

Preliminary findings point out the rider didn’t cease in time on the crossing and was struck by the practice. Emergency responders tried life-saving measures, however the juvenile died from accidents sustained within the crash, police stated.

Authorities urged riders of bicycles, electrical bicycles and different motorized units to stay alert close to roadways and railroad crossings, obey posted indicators and guarantee it’s secure earlier than crossing tracks.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anybody with info is requested to contact Visitors Investigator Abel Martinez at AMartinez@simivalley.org or 805-583-6224, or Visitors Bureau Supervisor Sgt. Josh McAlister at JMcalister@simivalley.org or 805-583-6940.