Jose Che Lozada Obituary; Amsterdam E-Bike Rider Has Died in Suspected Hit-and-Run Crash

Amsterdam, New York — A busy intersection, a sudden impact, and a life gone in an instant.

Jose Che Lozada, an elderly resident known within the Amsterdam community, has passed away after a suspected hit-and-run crash involving his electric bicycle. The incident occurred at the intersection of Guy Park Avenue and Wall Street—an area now marked by both grief and unanswered questions.

According to police, Lozada was riding his e-bike when he was struck by a vehicle. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries.

The news that Jose Che Lozada has died has deeply affected those who knew him, as well as residents who are now reflecting on safety and accountability on local roads.

Authorities believe the vehicle involved may have been a dark-colored SUV. Investigators are also reviewing whether traffic conditions or right-of-way played a role, but they stress that no final conclusions have been made. What remains central to the case is that the driver left the scene.

Crash reconstruction teams spent hours processing evidence, closing off the intersection as they worked to piece together the sequence of events. The investigation remains active as police continue efforts to identify and locate the driver.

Beyond the details of the crash, Lozada is being remembered as a member of the community whose life held meaning to those around him. His loss has created a void for family, friends, and neighbors now left grieving both the tragedy and the circumstances surrounding it.

As calls for accountability grow, so too does the desire for safer streets—especially for those who rely on bicycles and other vulnerable forms of transportation.

Jose Che Lozada is survived by loved ones who now carry his memory forward, even as they seek answers.

Funeral arrangements and details for a celebration of life will be announced by the family in the coming days.

Disclaimer: The family will share the official details of the obituary, funeral, and memorial services. Pending that, not all information on this website is accurate. Information provided here is for general information purposes only.

A life ended at an intersection—
but a memory that will not disappear.