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A 16-year-old boy died on Wednesday after crashing into an SUV while traveling on a makeshift e-bike in Van Nuys, according to police.
The crash was reported sometime around 10:30 a.m. near the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Noble Avenue. There, the teenager was traveling on a makeshift e-bike that had an engine similar to what lawnmowers use.
Police said the teen cut across two lanes on the street and crashed into an SUV. The teenager was not wearing a helmet.
The driver of the SUV did not see the teen in time to stop. That individual stayed at the scene and has been cooperating with investigators.
The name of the teenager has not been released.
