E-scooter Fatality Prompts Family’s Safety Appeal

The family of a man who died following a fall from an e-scooter has urged individuals to “think twice” before purchasing one as a gift, after an inquest into his death. Daniel Isaacs, aged 41, lost control of a privately owned e-scooter on 23 May while operating it on Carlton Road in Nottingham. Nottinghamshire Police reported that he fell, striking his head on the road, and subsequently died in hospital the following day. The force further stated that an inquest held on Monday at Nottingham Coroner’s Court determined the father of four’s death was caused by a head injury sustained in a road traffic collision. According to officers, evidence presented at the inquest indicated that Mr. Isaacs, a resident of Bulwell in Nottingham, was traveling at speed and was not wearing a helmet. The force also clarified that the use of privately owned e-scooters in public areas is against the law. Subsequent to the verdict, Mr. Isaacs’ family described him as a “much loved son, partner, father, uncle and friend.” In a statement disseminated by the police, they conveyed: “We don’t want anyone else, any other families, to go through the pain and grief we have gone through so we’re urging people to wear a helmet and to fully understand the safety risks and laws if they are riding on an e-scooter.” They further stated: “With Christmas almost upon us, we’d also urge people to think twice before purchasing an e-scooter as a gift for someone else.” The family questioned: “If they can only be ridden in private places such as a back garden, is there much point in having them?” The family revealed that Mr. Isaacs had received a diagnosis of a rare form of cancer in 2012, and “battled his way back to health with such bravery that he left us in awe of him.” They concluded: “This makes Daniel’s untimely death much sadder as he had fought so hard to stay alive.” Detective Constable Emma Temple characterized the event as a “tragic incident” and noted that Mr. Isaacs’ family had chosen to speak publicly to inform other riders. She explained: “E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles. This means that they require a driving licence, insurance, and tax.” Det Con Temple continued: “As it isn’t possible to insure a privately owned e-scooter, it means that it is illegal to use them on the road, or in public places.” She emphasized: “Private e-scooters must only be used on private land.”