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E-Scooter Rider Dies: Third Fatal Device Crash in Weeks
9 Dec
Summary
- A 33-year-old woman died after an e-scooter crash on the Sunshine Coast.
- This is the third death involving an electric-powered device recently.
- Police are investigating and asking for public assistance with information.
A fatal e-scooter crash on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has resulted in the death of a 33-year-old woman, prompting urgent safety pleas from police. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in Aroona, where the rider suffered critical injuries and later passed away in hospital.
This latest fatality is particularly concerning as it represents the third death linked to electric-powered devices in the region in recent weeks. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances of the crash, which they believe involved the rider losing control.
Police are appealing to the public for any information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, that could assist their investigation. The acting inspector highlighted that this is the second e-bike or e-scooter death in the area this year, underscoring the growing safety concerns.
