Parents File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Cyclist’s Fatal E-Bike Collision
In Burlington, Vermont, the parents of a 16-year-old cyclist, Shiloh Skalka, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Douglas Knapp, the driver accused of fatally striking their daughter while she was riding an e-bike. The suit, filed in Chittenden Superior…
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 8, 2026 —
The parents of Shiloh Skalka, a 16-year-old cyclist, have initiated a wrongful death lawsuit following their daughter’s fatal collision with a vehicle. Shiloh Skalka was riding an e-bike at the time of the incident. The lawsuit was filed in Chittenden Superior Court in Burlington, Vermont.
The legal action names Douglas Knapp as the defendant, identifying him as the driver accused of striking Skalka. The crash occurred on July 16. The lawsuit alleges that Knapp’s actions constituted negligence, leading to the death of the young cyclist.
Further details regarding the specifics of the incident, including the exact circumstances of the collision, the sequence of events, or any prior legal proceedings involving Douglas Knapp, were not provided in the initial filing. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
The legal complaint seeks accountability for the death of Shiloh Skalka. The case is now proceeding through the Chittenden Superior Court system.
Story summarized from the original created by Colin Flanders on www.sevendaysvt.com, see more information here.
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