6 days ago
Victim in fatal e-bike crash identified as Hampton man, 68
A 68-year-old Hampton man died early Sunday in a crash involving an e-bike on Ocean Boulevard, police said.
On June 1, at approximately 1:31 a.m., Hampton Police were dispatched to the area of 507 Ocean Boulevard for a reported bicycle crash. Upon arrival, officers reported finding a male driver of an e-bike on the ground, suffering from apparent serious bodily injury suffered in a crash. Officers identified the man as James Gallagher, 68, of Hampton.
According to police, Gallagher had been traveling northbound in the southbound shoulder at the time of the crash. Police said Gallagher was not wearing a protective helmet at the time of the crash, and no other vehicles were involved.
Gallagher was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital by Hampton Fire & Rescue in critical condition. He died of his injuries later that morning, officials said.
'This is an absolute tragedy, and our thoughts are with Mr. Gallagher's family and friends at this time,' Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno said in a statement.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact the Hampton Police Department at 603-929-4444.
Anonymous tips can be made through the Crimeline for the Hamptons at 603-929-1222.
