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E-Scooter Terror: Boy Dragged After Collision
21 Jan
Summary
- A seven-year-old boy lost a tooth and was dragged several metres.
- The e-scooter rider fled the scene after the collision near a playground.
- Parents are demanding stricter e-scooter regulations from the government.
A seven-year-old boy named Archie was seriously injured near a playground in southeast Perth after being struck by an e-scooter. The collision, which occurred near Byford train station, resulted in Archie losing a tooth and being dragged several metres along the footpath. The e-scooter rider fled the scene immediately after the incident, which was captured on camera.
Archie's parents witnessed the collision and are now urging the state government to implement stricter regulations for e-bike and e-scooter riders operating dangerously on roads and footpaths. This plea comes amidst a broader crackdown on anti-social behaviour involving such vehicles in Perth. Authorities have reported charging numerous youths with reckless riding and have confiscated dozens of bikes and scooters from minors aged 11 to 16.
This incident echoes a previous tragedy in Perth's CBD, where a woman riding an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol caused a fatal collision. The driver, who was three times over the legal blood alcohol limit, was jailed for four years after striking and killing a father-of-two. Judges have emphasized that e-scooters are not toys and carry significant risks when operated irresponsibly.
