Vigil Held For Girls Killed Riding E-Bikes In Cranford: Police

CRANFORD, NJ — A vigil was held Tuesday night for the two teenage girls who were killed while riding electronic bikes along Burnside Avenue on Monday, Cranford Police say.

According to social media posts on Cranford community pages, the vigil began at 7 p.m.

Burnside Avenue was closed between Marsh Street and Williams Street. The estimated time for the road to reopen has not been determined.

Fatal Crash

At around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Cranford Police arrived at Burnside Avenue after two teenage bike riders were hit by a vehicle, according to authorities.

CBS News New York reported the driver fled the scene but is now in custody. Authorities have not confirmed this to Patch.

The two girls were airlifted to the hospital, where they later died, authorities said.

Police are asking for the public's help regarding a suspect and vehicle in the crash. Witnesses and those with surveillance footage are asked to come forward.

The driver has not been identified, and authorities have not confirmed any motives behind the crash.

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