Reporter for CBS affiliate in New York dies in moped crash

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 in Brooklyn on Saturday, 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, Connecticut.

I’m heartbroken to learn about the passing of my friend and colleague @ninakapur1
Her smile lit up the room. Her tenacity and determination were remarkable. She always strove to be better, work harder and love those around her.
A tribute to her tonight @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/gSbdB6sBS8

— Jessica Moore (@JessicaMooreTV) July 20, 2020

Our hearts are broken. @CBSNewYork @ninakapur1 we will miss your smile, your warmth, your presence. Rest In Peace young lady. pic.twitter.com/b4rBhvHWGx

— Chris Wragge (@ChrisWragge) July 20, 2020

Nina brought a ray of sunshine everywhere she went. A beautiful person inside and out. She worked so hard and had such a bright future ahead. My heart is absolutely broken. Rest In Peace @ninakapur1 pic.twitter.com/Q6hmNfHgHH

— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) July 20, 2020

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This story has been corrected to say that the accident happened in Brooklyn, not Manhattan.