NEW YORK — A reporter for a CBS affiliate in New York has died in a moped crash, the station announced.
CBS2 New York reporter Nina Kapur was riding as a passenger on a moped that crashed Saturday in Brooklyn, police said. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where she died. The driver of the moped suffered minor injuries.
“We are heartbroken here at CBS2 as a member of our news family has passed away,” the station said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Nina’s family. She will be missed.”
We are heartbroken over the loss of our colleague and friend, Nina Kapur. Nina passed away over the weekend. She was known for her contagious smile and love for storytelling. Our thoughts are with Nina's family. https://t.co/RmJFTmRdyk pic.twitter.com/MnO2XlZxVy
— CBS New York (@CBSNewYork) July 20, 2020
Police said Kapur was riding on a Revel scooter, part of a fleet of electric mopeds operated by a ride-sharing startup, when the driver swerved and both riders were thrown from the vehicle. The accident is under investigation.
The 26-year-old Kapur was a graduate of Syracuse University. She joined CBS2 last year after stints at WDVM TV in Maryland and News12 in Norwalk, Conn.
Join us in remembering Nina Kapur — a brilliant and beloved journalist who worked in our newsroom from 2016-2017. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. https://t.co/97B52KdxGP pic.twitter.com/dF5dymX3P5
— WDVM-TV (@WDVMTV) July 20, 2020
