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Tragedy Strikes Cranford, NJ as Teen Charged with Murder for Fatal Hit-and-Run

In a heartbreaking incident in Cranford, New Jersey, a 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder after allegedly intentionally hitting two teenage girls on e-bikes while driving at speeds of 70 mph. The victims, best friends, were struck in a hit-and-run that has left the community in mourning. Funeral services have been held for one of the girls, Maria Niotis, while family members express their devastation and call for justice, labeling the incident as a premeditated attack. The accused, who reportedly had a history of stalking one of the victims, live-streamed his actions shortly after the event, raising further concerns among the families of the victims. With police continuing to investigate, the tragedy has sparked discussions on public safety and accountability in the wake of a growing number of fatal crashes involving e-bikes in the area.
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