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E-bike cyclist dead after crash allegedly involving P-plate driver

A man has died after he was knocked off his e-bike on a busy road when he collided with a car.

A man has died after he was hit while riding his e-bike. Picture: Alex Coppel.
A man has died after he was hit while riding his e-bike. Picture: Alex Coppel.

An e-bike rider has died after he was hit by a P-plate driver on a Sydney street.

Emergency services were called to Elizabeth Street near The Ave in Hurstville following reports an e-bike and a car had collided about 6pm on Tuesday.

Bystanders jumped into action to render first aid to the 54-year-old male cyclist until paramedics arrived.

However, he died at the scene.

A man has died after he was hit while riding his e-bike. Picture: Alex Coppel.
A man has died after he was hit while riding his e-bike. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Police officers established a crime scene and investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is underway.

The 17-year-old driver of the car was not injured.

She has undergone mandatory testing at St George Hospital.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Inquiries are ongoing.

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