Teen E-Bike Rider Killed in Burlington | Burlington News

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

A Burlington teen, Shiloh Skalka, was fatally struck by a minivan while riding her e-bike through a flashing crosswalk — the fourth cyclist fatality in Vermont this year. The driver, local artist Douglas Knapp, failed to yield and was speeding, though he pleaded not guilty. Surveillance shows Skalka had activated the signal before entering the crosswalk, and investigators say he had time to stop. Knapp’s attorney says he’s looking forward to the legal process, while his court appearance drew emotional support from Skalka’s grieving family — remembered as a gifted student and artist. Knapp…