Knife-wielding robbery suspect on e-bike hit and killed by car during NYC police chase

A robbery suspect armed with a knife met a tragic end after being struck by a car while trying to escape on an e-bike during a dramatic chase that started in Queens and ended in Long Island, according to police reports.

The incident unfolded at 256-17 Hillside Avenue around 8:01 p.m. when authorities responded to reports of an armed robbery. The suspect fled the scene on a motorized bicycle as law enforcement arrived on the scene.

The pursuit culminated at Lakeview Road and Bryant Avenue in Nassau County, where the suspect was hit by a Lexus, sustaining severe injuries. Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The identity of the suspect, including his name and age, has not been disclosed by the police.

Photos from the scene depict a grim sight, with the victim’s body covered by a white sheet as the NYPD and Nassau County officials conduct a joint investigation into the incident.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is currently ongoing, with law enforcement working to uncover more details about the tragic events that unfolded during the chase.