Man, 30, dies following collision between e-bike and car in Sunderland

A man has died following a crash between an electric bike and a car in Sunderland city centre.

Officers investigating the collision are re-appealing for information after the 30-year-old died.

Shortly after 1am on Thursday 22 June, police received a report of a collision between an electric bike and a car, near to the junction with Maritime Street and Holmeside.

It was reported that the e-bike had been travelling westbound when – for reasons yet to be established – it collided with a black VW Golf.

Emergency services attended the scene and the man who was believed to be the rider of the e-bike, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

He died on Friday evening. His family are currently being supported by specially trained officers.

The driver of the car remained at the scene and is continuing to assist officers with their inquiries.

An investigation has been launched by Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols team to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision – and officers are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses to come forward, particularly those with dashcam footage.

Investigating, Sergeant Craig Bartle said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the 30-year-old man as they attempt to come to terms with their loss.

“We are committed to establishing exactly what happened and implore any witnesses who have not yet come forward to please contact police.

“Any information, no matter how insignificant you fear it may be, could massively assist this investigation and help provide answers for a grieving family.”

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact officers via the Northumbria Police website, or call 101, quoting reference number NP-20230622-0044.

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