A 23-year-old Fort Collins man, Hezekiah Maes, has died following a crash involving an e-bike (e-bicycle, not e-moto) and an SUV at the intersection of South Timberline Road and East Lincoln Avenue, according to the Colorado State Patrol and his family.
The crash occurred at approximately 4:51 p.m. on May 22nd.
According to CSP, Maes was riding an e-bike eastbound on Lincoln Avenue and approaching the intersection with Timberline Road. A red Lincoln SUV, being driven by a 69-year-old female, was traveling northbound on Timberline Road through the intersection. The intersection is controlled by stop signs on Lincoln Avenue, but not on Timberline Road.
Investigators say Maes entered the intersection and was struck on the right side by the SUV. The impact ejected him from the e-bike.
Maes was transported to the Medical Center of the Rockies with life-threatening injuries. His family said he suffered severe brain injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead on May 25th.
No charges have been filed.
The tragedy came during an already difficult time for the Maes family. According to family members, the crash occurred one day before the funeral of Hezekiah’s father. The funeral was postponed in hopes that Hezekiah would recover. Following his death, the family has been awaiting the completion of necessary paperwork in order to plan services honoring both father and son.
YGR extends its condolences to Hezekiah’s family, friends, and loved ones as they navigate an unimaginable loss.
