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(CNN) — Nina Kapur, a 26-year-old reporter in New York City, died after falling off a motorcycle that had been rented through Revel, a popular moped-sharing service.
“We are heartbroken here on CBS2 because a member of our family of news passed away, ”CBS New York, a CNN affiliate, said in a statement Sunday. “Reporter Nina Kapur joined the team in June 2019 and was known for her infectious smile and her love of storytelling.”
Kapur was riding in the back of a 26-year-old Revel rental motorcycle that a 26-year-old man was driving when he “strayed for an unknown reason” Saturday night in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, according to New York Police spokeswoman Denise. Moroney.
Kapur and the driver fell onto the road, and although the driver sustained minor injuries, Kapur was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing, Moroney said. They also did not wear helmets.
Similar to electric skateboard rentals that have popped up across the country, people can ride a Revel bike by simply downloading an app and unlocking the closest one for $ 1. They’re currently available in New York, Austin, Texas, Miami, Oakland , California and Washington. Anyone over the age of 21 and with a valid license can drive one.
Revels only reaches a speed of up to nearly 50 miles per hour and travel on highways and major bridges is not allowed, according to the Revel website. The helmets, which according to the company are cleaned “with effective disinfectants against covid-19”, are included in the trunk of the moped.
In a statement to CNN, a Revel spokesman said the company was “actively investigating this incident” and that it was also working with the New York police on their investigation.
“Revel extends his deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Nina Kapur for her loss,” added the spokesperson.
Before Kapur joined CBS New York as a reporter, she had worked on News 12 in Connecticut.
“News 12 staff members remember Kapur for his incredible work ethic, as well as his sense of humor and smile,” the station shared.
Her fellow journalists went to Twitter to remember her.
“@NinaKapur was vivacious and had big plans for the future. Fun, modern, and often the first person to receive a image on social media, ”wrote Suzanne Goldklang of News12.
“Nina was perfect. Very beautiful. Very vibrant. It inspired me being a great journalist and making great moves at such a young age, ”tweeted Aliah Williamson of WDTN.
Kapur graduated in 2016 from Syracuse University’s digital and broadcast journalism program.
Barbara Fought, an adviser to the Kapur faculty and one of her teachers, described the young journalist as “a bright light, a very positive person, with a contagious smile,” according to an email from Mark Lodato, dean of the school of public communication sent to the faculty and staff.
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