‘One of the best people I’ve ever met’: Tears, tributes flow for teen killed in horror e-bike crash in Melbourne’s northeast

Tributes have begun to flow for a 14-year-old who died after his e-bike collided with a car in Melbourne.

The teenage boy who died after his e-bike collided with a four-wheel drive in northeast Melbourne has been identified as Ryley Ziebell.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on Chute St, Diamond Creek about 10pm on Monday.

Police say the teen was riding an electric motorcycle. He was treated at the scene but could not be revived.

Loved ones have been quick to describe the 14-year-old as the “sweetest soul and most loving boy”.

A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of Ryley Kade Zieball to help pay for funeral costs. Picture: GoFundMe

Riley, 14, died in a crash while riding an e-bike in Melbourne. Picture: Credit: 7NEWS

A close friend who spent the day with Ryley before the accident described him as “one of the best people I’ve ever met”.

“He was really easy to talk to, I could talk to him about anything for hours,” she told the Herald Sun.

“He would help me with everything and was great to my parents too.”

“This morning I didn’t know if it was real or not because I got a bunch of texts from all his friends asking if he was at my house, because his location was still at my house from yesterday.“We went to his house this morning and I got to hug his family and say goodbye.”

The driver of the car is currently assisting police with their inquiries.

Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are attending the scene. Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Originally published as ‘One of the best people I’ve ever met’: Tears, tributes flow for teen killed in horror e-bike crash in Melbourne’s northeast