A man was killed while illegally riding a high-speed electric bike after colliding with an off-road barrier United Nations Headquarters Friday in Manhattan, cops said.
Jason Galindo, 32, was riding his e-bike northbound along the 1st Avenue bike lane when he lost control and crashed into a barrier near E. 45th Street in downtown around 10:03 p.m. Tuesday, cops said.
Police said Galindo suffered a serious head injury in the crash. Paramedics took him to Bellevue Hospital, where he died, police said.
Galindo bike A HappyRun G100 Pro Electric Bike, Capable of reaching speeds of 50 mph, according to law enforcement.
E-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist bikes Exceeding 15 mph is not permitted on city streets.
An NYPD spokesman could not immediately determine why Galindo’s bike was illegal to use on the streets.
Police said Galindo lived in the Elmhurst area of Queens.