Queensland: Man dies after e-scooter collides with electric skateboard in Urangan
A 39-year-old man has died after his e-scooter collided with an electric skateboard, leaving the rider seriously injured.
An e-scooter rider has died after colliding with an electric skateboard in the Queensland suburb of Urangan.
The 39-year-old was travelling on Boat Harbour Drive bike corridor between Ann Street and Robert Street on Wednesday night when he was involved in a crash with an electric skateboard.
Queensland police said in statement provided to The Nightly the e-scooter rider, from Scarness, was critically injured on impact and died at the scene.
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The tragedy comes as Queensland rolls out what the Crisafulli Government calls the toughest e-mobility laws in the nation, giving police greater powers to target illegal and reckless riding.
Since the reforms came into force, police have seized 103 illegal e-mobility devices and issued 420 traffic infringement notices to riders across the State.
Queensland Police Minister Dan Purdie said riders should obey the rules or face the consequences.
“The free ride is over – if you’re riding an illegal e-bike or e-scooter, putting pedestrians at risk or treating public spaces like your own racetrack, expect to be caught,” he said.
Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said the reforms struck a balance between supporting responsible riders and cracking down on those “doing the wrong thing”.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant vision to assist with investigations is urged to contact the force by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00 or report online at its website.
