Young reporter killed in moped accident

Nina Kapur died when she was riding on the back of a moped when she was thrown from the vehicle.

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Friends, family and colleagues are mourning the death of a reporter who during her short career touched many lives.

Nina Kapur of CBS New York died in a moped accident that occurred Sunday (July 20).

MSN reports the 26-year old died shortly after the driver of the moped she was riding in the back on “swerved for an unknown reason,” according to police. The driver suffered minor injuries.

“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,” co-worker Jessica Moore tweeted, according to Heavy.

Kapur began her career at WDVM TV in Maryland in 2016 after graduating from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication and Whitman School of Management. A year and a half later she would go on to report for News12 Connecticut before being hired at CBS NY in 2019.

“This is devastating. Nina was such a wonderful person and always a pleasure to interact with. This is one of the many times I had the pleasure of working with her,” said retired Fairfield, Connecticut Police Chief Gary MacNamara.

In a short statement, CBS2 said Kapur “was known for her contagious smile and love for storytelling.”

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Nina’s family.

“She will be missed.”