ID Released Of Man Who Died After Falling From Electric Bike In East Haven

UPDATE: In an update, police said Frederic Sternberg, Jr., 65, of East Haven, was the person who died after falling from his electric bike.

"Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones as they navigate this heartbreaking loss," police said Thursday afternoon.

EAST HAVEN, CT — A 65-year-old man riding an electric bike died after falling from his bike, and tumbling down an embankment, where he suffered "severe" injuries that, despite life-saving measures by a passerby and fire department medics, he died at Yale New Haven Hospital, according to East Haven police spokesperson Capt. Joseph M. Murgo.

Murgo said it was just before 3:30 p.m., when police and fire responders were called to the area of Mill Street and Foxon Road for a report of an unresponsive man. When first responders arrived, East Haven Fire Department medics immediately began life-saving measures.

Murgo said that surveillance video "showed the male traveling northbound on Mill Street on an e-bike when he stopped to pick up what appeared to be a 2x4 left in the roadway."

"As he attempted to continue riding while balancing the 2x4, he lost his balance and fell off the bike," Murgo said, and fell down an embankment, sustaining severe injuries.

A passerby found the man, called 911, and performed CPR until medics arrived, Murgo said.

"It should be noted that no other vehicles or individuals were involved in this unfortunate accident," the police captain said. "We extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family during this incredibly difficult time."

The man's identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification, police said.