EVERETT — The family of Emiliano Munoz is suing the city of Everett after the 13-year-old died from injuries sustained when he collided with a braided cable while riding his electric bicycle in south Everett in May.

The family claims city officials should have removed the cable strung between a fence post and a traffic bollard across a lot near the 8800 block of 5th Avenue West, according to reporting by King 5 .

Around 4:30 p.m. May 2, Munoz, also known as “Emi,” was riding his electric bike south on 5th Avenue West when he struck the cable. Everett Fire crews arrived within three minutes of dispatch.

First responders transported Munoz to Harborview Medical Center. He died from his injuries May 5. The cable has since been removed.

According to a press release from attorney Ray

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