A 14-year-old Essex boy has died following an e-bike collision in Essex. Ontario Provincial Police say the teen, who was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, has since died. The collision occurred around 9 p.m. on Nov. 3 on Maidstone Avenue East at Cameron Avenue and involved an e-bike and a vehicle. Police previously said the boy was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He attended St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School in LaSalle. In a statement, the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) said, “The WECDSB community was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of its students as the result of injuries sustained in a recent motor vehicle accident.” The statement goes on to say, “Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with this student, his family, and the entire St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Secondary School community as they struggle with this tragic loss.” The Catholic school board says its mental health team has been at the school since the accident occurred and will provide support to both staff and students as they continue to grieve. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The OPP investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact police.
