A "kind and loveable" grandfather has died after being hit by an e-bike.
Emergency responders raced to the scene at 4.23pm on Friday, March 22, following reports of a Sur-Ron style e-bike colliding with a pedestrian in Burnley, Lancashire. Bart O'Hare, 86, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but sadly could not be saved.
In a tribute, his devastated family said: “Bart was such a kind and loveable dad, brother and grandad who has been taken away from family and friends in such a tragic manner. As a family, we would like to thank all the emergency services involved for all their work. Bart you will be missed by so many, may you now rest in peace.”
An 18-year-old man was later taken into custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an injury. Police released him on bail pending investigation.
Sgt Paul McCurrie, of Lancashire Constabulary Road Policing Unit said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with Bart’s family at this incredibly sad and distressing time. Bart lost his life as a result of this collision, and we are committed to carrying out an extensive investigation.
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“The sur-ron e-bike didn’t remain at the scene following the incident, and we are yet to recover it. So, we’re particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have seen a dark-coloured Sur-ron e-bike either being ridden or stored, that matches this description. If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us on 101 quoting log 0952 of March 22 2024, or email our Serious Collision Investigations Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.”
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