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The Sun
6 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Heartbreak as grandma, 86, dies after being struck by electric motorbike ‘while using zebra crossing' in horror crash
A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute to their 86-year-old grandma who died after being struck by an electric motorbike in a horror crash. Gloria Stephenson was mowed down as she used a zebra crossing on Burdon Road in Sunderland on May 16, police revealed. The black Sur-Ron e-bike was travelling in a southbound direction when it was said to have hit Ms Stephenson, said Northumbria Police. Cops confirmed that an 18-year-old was arrested later on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after allegedly fleeing the scene, with the bike also recovered. The teenager has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries. Gloria's family have now paid tribute to the "amazing" pensioner, saying she was "full of life". 'We are all devastated at the loss of our vibrant, active, beautiful, and intelligent mam, grandma, mother-in-law and great grandma," the family said. They added: "She was active, fit, healthy, and had years left to give her love and share her energy and zest for life with everyone who knew her. "The family want to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported mam, and her daughter and grandson at the scene." Locals said she was walking her daughter's rescue terrier at the time. Following the tragedy, neighbours revealed Gloria was walking her daughter's rescue dog - and said she was so fit and healthy that they had expected her to live to 100. Northumbria Police has urged witnesses to contact them with information and footage of the collision. Sergeant Russell Surrey, of Northumbria Police, said: "Our thoughts remain with all of Gloria's family and loved ones as they try to process what has happened. "We will support them in any way that we can, as we look to get them the answers they deserve. "I'd like to thank those who have been in touch to share information and footage with us so far – and would urge any further witnesses to contact us. "As ever, we would ask people to refrain from speculating on the circumstances both online and in the community – as it could have a negative impact on the case." 1
Telegraph
18-05-2025
- Telegraph
E-bike hit-and-run kills pensioner
An elderly woman has died after being hit by an electric bike in a suspected hit-and-run. The woman, who was in her 80s, was struck by a black Sur-Ron bike as she crossed the road in Sunderland on Friday afternoon, according to Northumbria Police. Emergency services attended but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. An 18-year-old man was later arrested suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail pending further inquiries. Sections of Burdon Road and Lidcombe Close were closed for around four hours following the incident. Sgt Andrew Ferguson, of Northumbria Police, described it as 'devastating' and appealed for any witnesses to come forward. He added: 'We know this is quite a busy stretch of road, with lots of people and vehicles in the area at the time, so please get in touch if you saw anything.' Police said the e-bike involved has not been recovered and that the victim's next of kin were receiving support. It remains unclear what speed the vehicle was travelling at when it hit the elderly woman. Crackdown on e-bike seizures Police forces have increasingly begun cracking down on illegally modified e-bikes, with seizures having almost doubled in the past year amid concerns over their speed and weight posing a threat to pedestrians. Forces across the UK confiscated 937 e-bikes in the year to Aug 11, according to Freedom of Information figures obtained by the PA news agency. In 2023, there were just 511 e-bikes seized. Electric motors fitted to e-bikes must – by law – cut out when a speed of 15.5mph is reached. However, police are increasingly finding that many have been modified to reach much higher speeds.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Elderly woman struck and killed in e-bike hit-and-run
A woman aged in her 80s has died after she was struck by an e-bike, with the rider then leaving the scene. It happened in Burdon Road in Sunderland, near the junction with Lidcombe Close, shortly before 13:00 BST on Friday and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The woman was crossing the road when she was struck by a black Sur-Ron bike travelling north. An 18-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail pending further inquiries. Sections of Burdon Road and Lidcombe Close were closed for about four hours. Sgt Andrew Ferguson, of Northumbria Police, said it was a "devastating incident" and appealed for witnesses to come forward. "We know this is quite a busy stretch of road, with lots of people and vehicles in the area at the time, so please get in touch if you saw anything," he said. Police said the vehicle involved had been recovered and that the woman's next of kin were being supported. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Northumbria Police
BBC News
18-05-2025
- BBC News
Elderly woman struck and killed in Sunderland e-bike hit-and-run
A woman aged in her 80s has died after she was struck by an e-bike, with the rider then leaving the happened in Burdon Road in Sunderland, near the junction with Lidcombe Close, shortly before 13:00 BST on Friday and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police woman was crossing the road when she was struck by a black Sur-Ron bike travelling 18-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail pending further inquiries. Sections of Burdon Road and Lidcombe Close were closed for about four Andrew Ferguson, of Northumbria Police, said it was a "devastating incident" and appealed for witnesses to come forward."We know this is quite a busy stretch of road, with lots of people and vehicles in the area at the time, so please get in touch if you saw anything," he said the vehicle involved had been recovered and that the woman's next of kin were being supported. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
