Teen Killed in E-Bike Crosswalk Crash | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A sixteen-year-old girl, Shiloh Skalka, died after being struck by a 79-year-old driver, Douglas Knapp, who allegedly failed to slow down at a crosswalk where she had activated her e-bike’s flashing lights. Knapp faces charges of negligent vehicle operation resulting in death, with court barring him from driving pending trial — a case that could carry up to two years in prison and a $3,000 fine. The victim’s father was in court as supporters gathered, while Knapp’s lawyer said the investigation is just beginning; Knapp himself remained quiet, saying only he was “shook up” and that the bike…