Posted on 07/14/2019 8:22:09 PM PDT by BenLurkin
According to a statement released by the London Metropolitan Police, who are asking for information or witness to the crash, officers responded to reports "of an electric scooter being in collision with a [truck]" on Friday morning.
"Officers and London Ambulance Service attended. A woman in her 30s had suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene," the statement continued. Authorities added that "at this early stage, there have been no arrests."
While Hartridge was not identified by police due to the wishes of the victim's family, The Guardian reportedly identified the woman as Hartridge. The publication further reports that this is the first known incident of a fatal collision involving an electric scooter in the U.K.
As of last month, in the U.S., there have reportedly been over 1,500 reported injuries and at least eight known deaths linked to electric scooter accidents stemming from the growing popularity of e-scooter rental services, such as Bird and Lime, in major cities across the country.
(Excerpt) Read more at etonline.com ...
I’m sorry to hear about this person’s death, but I do have to wonder, what person in their 30s is riding a scooter of any sort?
Thanks
We have a boat in a marina in Ventura. Not far from us is the harbor town with shops, restaurants. etc. We have various ways of getting there....kayaks and a dinghy. I thought a couple of these e scooters would be a fun way to get around.....until I saw they had to be ridden on the street. Abandoned that idea real fast.
E scooters have 0 carbon foot print!
But, they do leave carbon skid marks.
When my kids were very young, I got a full-size van as my wife's vehicle, for that reason. Built on a pick-up truck chassis, it could take a hit and passengers were more likely to be unhurt.
Electric scooter being in collision with a [truck].
Never assume that someone will stop for you on foot or wheels you are always at risk.
wow
just watched it.
sad
RIP
I hate those bleeping things, I always make a point to get well out of the way when I see one coming. Also have to constantly look behind me when I’m walking.
I cant think of a worse way to die than being run over by a truck - especially when youre a healthy 35 year old - RIP
Beats walking. Its easy to start them up with your phone app and use them for short commutes
Very tragic. RIP.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.