Witnesses, Video Sought In Deadly E-Bike Crash Of 2 Teen Girls In Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — Police are asking for the public's help regarding a suspect and vehicle in the crash that hit and killed two teenage girls riding electronic bikes on Monday.

Residents or anyone who was driving in the area of Hillcrest Avenue, Burnside Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue in Cranford around 5:30 p.m. are asked to check home surveillance cameras or dash cameras, specifically looking for a 2021 black Jeep Compass Utility 4D Altitude 4WD with tinted windows.

Investigators are also looking for any witnesses to the crash and/or any video that depicts the suspected vehicle before or after the crash.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Union County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force Detective Alex Lanza at 908-370-4318 or Cranford Police Detective Jason D’Agostino at 908-276-0171.

The Union County Prosecutor's Office says anonymous information can also be called in at 908-654-8477 or submitted online at www.uctip.org. Rewards of up to $10,000 are available for these leads that end in an arrest and indictment.

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.

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

The story is developing. Check back with Patch for the latest.

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