Corvette Strikes, Kills Teen On E-Bike in Boca Raton Accident

A Boca Raton police car. (Photo: Boca Daily News)

A 18-year-old man was struck and killed by the 23-year-old driver of a Chevrolet Corvette early Sunday morning, prompting an investigation by the Boca Raton police’s Traffic Homicide Unit.

The Boca Raton police’s  is investigating a fatal accident which occurred along W. Palmetto Park Road between I-95 and Military Trail in the early morning. According to a statement from police, the accident occurred just before 2 a.m., when the driver of a blue 2025 Chevrolet Corvette was traveling eastbound on W. Palmetto Park Road. The vehicle struck an electric bicycle occupied by two riders.

The accident claimed the life of Kenneth Donahue, 18, of Fort Lauderdale, who was a passenger on the e-bike. The bike was being driven by a 16-year-old Boca Raton juvenile, whose name was not released. The Corvette was being driven by James H. Moore, 23, of Boca Raton.

The operator of the electric bicycle was transported to a local hospital and remains in stable condition, police said. The passenger suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Corvette did not sustain any injuries.

“The Traffic Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision,” the statement said. “If you witnessed the incident or have information regarding this ongoing investigation, please contact Officer Gonzalez at 561-419-4124.”