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Man riding an e-bike killed in St. Pete crash

Man riding on an e-bike killed in crash in St Petersburg
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — A man died while riding an e-bike during a crash in St. Petersburg.

According to St. Pete police, a 46-year-old man was riding the e-bike at 28th St. N and Haulkey Robert Place N just before 6 a.m. Friday.

The e-bike rider was traveling in the curb lane and crashed into a car that was also in the curb lane. He then fell from the bike and was hit by a second car.

Police said the drivers remained at the crash site and cooperated with the investigation.

'Cruise lights' on Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office patrol cars raise questions, confusion among drivers

Every driver knows that when you see red and blue flashing lights on a patrol car, you slow down, pull over, or get out of the way.

But in Hillsborough County, drivers will also now see deputies with their lights on, but not flashing. They're called "cruise lights," and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) recently implemented their use on all patrol vehicles.

"Cruise lights" on HCSO patrol cars raise questions and confusion among drivers