Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by e-bike in Copley Square

BOSTON — Boston Police said a pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by an e-bike in Copley Square.

It happened at 11:18 a.m. on Wednesday.

The investigation focused on a crosswalk at Huntington Avenue and Dartmouth Street, steps away from the Boston Public Library.

Police said the operator of the electric bike remained on scene and is cooperating.

Investigators have not said who may have been at fault or if charges are expected to be filed.

“It’s a major concern of mine. There has to be more regulation for everyone’s safety,” said Back Bay resident Imad Atalla.

People who live and work in the Back Bay said Wednesday’s crash highlights ongoing safety concerns in the community related to personal electric vehicles.

Some said they’ve been complaining to the City of Boston about e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds zipping through crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes.

“Do I see near-life-threatening near collisions? Absolutely!,” said another resident. “We all want food delivered. We all want that convenience, but you need to follow the traffic laws like everyone else.”

Boston Police have not said if the e-bike operator who collided with the pedestrian is a food delivery driver.

The electric bike appeared to have a case on the back of it with food inside.

Mayor Michelle Wu expressed condolences for the victim:

“This is a horrible situation. My heart goes out to the individual injured and we hope for their full and speedy recovery. We will continue to work every day to ensure people can move throughout the city safely. I’m grateful to our first responders for their swift response.”

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