Denver Has Its First Ever Fatal E-Scooter Crash
The first fatal e-scooter crash in Denver occurred earlier this week. According to an article from Denverite.com, the crash happened on August 4, 2019.
E-Scooter vs. Vehicle
Police confirmed that the individual Cameron D. Hagan was using a “Lyft rental stand up e-scooter” when the crash occurred with an automobile. Mr. Hagan was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Mr. Hagan was actually cited for being at fault for the accident.
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Serious Injuries
Mr. Hagan, who is originally from Montana, was transported to Denver Health in critical condition. He was pronounced dead on August 9, 2019.
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Uptick in Incidents
Since the introduction of e-scooters as another means of getting around Denver, police have seen a significant rise in the number of accidents involving the scooters. According to the article “Denver police reported 51 incidents involving e-scooters between May 25, 2018, to Aug. 6, according to the department. They included 24 incidents involving motor vehicles and 27 incidents they deemed non-traffic accidents which means a motor vehicle was not involved.”
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