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BreakingNews.ie
09-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (20s) seriously injured following collision involving e-scooter in Co Cork
A man driving an e-scooter has been seriously injured following a single-vehicle collision in Youghal, Co. Cork. The incident happened at approximately 4:30 pm on Barrack Road, Magniers Hill. Advertisement The driver, a man in his 20s, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Cork University Hospital for treatment. The road is currently closed for a technical examination, with local diversions in place. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were in the area at the time are asked to make it available to gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on (021) 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Clinic in Charlottetown reminds Islanders to remember their helmets this summer
Islanders are being reminded to wear proper head protection while riding bicycles, skate boards and e-scooters, which were introduced to Charlottetown just a few years ago. Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown was in attendance at Big Brothers, Big Sisters on Saturday when Kenneth Murnaghan with Injury Free P.E.I. hosted a helmet-fitting clinic. Brown said that he's seen many in the city not wearing helmets while riding bikes and other modes of transport. "It's very important to wear your helmet …cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading … and now you have your e-scooters, a lot of those people are riding those scooters without helmets," Brown said. Murnaghan is a longtime advocate for helmet use. He had an accident when he was 10 years old that left him with a brain injury. Since then he has created organizations, and has advocated for brain-injury awareness. Brown said he might have had a serious head injury if not for a helmet. He crashed while riding to a friend's house a few years ago. He said he takes helmet safety seriously. Even though there are already laws in place regarding helmet use, he thinks more can be done. Another person who stopped by at the event was retired teacher Peter Harrison. He said he has also seen more people around without helmets. "There seems to be a fad around Charlottetown of people just not thinking a helmet is important," he said. "They might think it will affect what they look like, or they look silly, and that's so stupid." Harrison used to coach baseball and insisted his players had the proper equipment. He said that translates to proper equipment for bikes, and more. "It doesn't matter what you do, you dress for the thing," he said. "Every part of your body is valuable."
Auto Blog
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Amazon is selling a ‘convenient' $340 electric scooter for just $180, and shoppers say ‘the speed is just right'
Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Commuting in your car is far from enjoyable, but an e-scooter can make a trip to work a lot more fun. And to add to the fun, Amazon has one for nearly 50% off for a limited time before Prime Day, which starts Tuesday, July 8. The Navic T5 350W Electric Scooter is on sale for $180 when you select the on-page coupon, which is 47% off the original $340 price tag. It boasts almost 30 five-star ratings at Amazon and shoppers say it's 'easy to use and powerful,' as well as 'compact, convenient, and fun.' Navic T5 350W Electric Scooter, $180 (was $340) at Amazon Thanks to its 350-watt brushless motor, this e-scooter can hit a maximum speed of 19 miles per hour. It can also travel up to 22 miles on a single charge under ideal conditions, giving you plenty of distance to get to work, the grocery store, or wherever you want to take a quick ride to. The tires will make the trip comfortable too, as the honeycomb design offers shock absorption on even the bumpiest of roads. As for safety, this e-scooter has a dual braking system and bright headlights and taillights to ensure you have good visibility at all hours of the day. Plus, this item is completely foldable and app-controllable, allowing you to store it away in your car or garage with ease and making remote locking and unlocking possible. Reader Favorites Shop these picks from our favorite retailers. 2 / 0 'I ride it to and from work every day,' one shopper began. 'It saves me time and effort, and gives me peace of mind. The acceleration is smooth, and the speed is just right — not too fast or too slow — making the ride very comfortable. The suspension system is also well-designed, so even on bumpy roads it still feels steady and pleasant.' 'We got this scooter to make our short commute to the bus station easier, and it's been amazing so far,' another reviewer raved. It folds up nicely and fits right in my car trunk, which makes it super convenient. I used to rush in the mornings, but now I just hop on and get there in minutes. Even the kids love riding it around the neighborhood on weekends. It's become a fun part of our routine!' The Navic T5 350W Electric Scooter is marked as a limited-time deal, meaning it won't be on sale for long at Amazon. Take advantage of the 47% markdown ASAP before the dazzling discount disappears. About the Author Daniel Donabedian View Profile
Irish Times
02-07-2025
- Irish Times
Man who killed elderly woman in e-scooter hit-and-run avoids further prison time
A repeat offender jailed for killing a grandmother in an e-scooter hit-and-run in Dublin in 2023 was spared extra jail time for theft and burglary crimes carried out two years before the fatal incident. Mary Bernie (87), known as Peg, died from her injuries three days after Aaron Gumble knocked her down with a stolen e-scooter at Eccles Street, Dublin 7. He had been on bail for theft offences at the time, and was jailed for six-and-a-half years last year and disqualified from driving for 10 years. In that case, he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death on June 20th, 2023, leaving the scene and theft of an e-scooter from the underground car park of the Mater Public Hospital. In his latest case to be finalised, Gumble (29) of Drumalee Park, North Circular Road, Dublin 7, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to incidents in central Dublin on July 21st and September 6th, 2021. Dublin District Court heard that during the first incident at an Ellis Quay apartment block at 11.39pm, Gumble opened a door with a kick. He forcibly opened a second door leading into a courtyard where CCTV filmed him trying to enter the underground car park, but he failed to get in and left the scene. The court heard on the second date at 11.45pm that a resident returned to his city centre apartment and found his €750 bicycle, which had two locks attached, was missing. One lock was still attached to a rack, and the other was broken on the ground. The bicycle was taken and never recovered. Judge Treasa Kelly noted his 144 prior convictions included vehicle theft, burglaries, attempted theft, theft, and trespass, but he had received a lengthy sentence last year for the dangerous driving causing death incident. Pleading for leniency, defence solicitor Aoife McTaggart acknowledged her client's 'appalling record'; however, she stressed the charges before the court went back a few years, when a younger Gumble was less wise. She asked the judge to consider that her client pleaded guilty without waiting for disclosure of evidence and to give him credit. Since going into custody, he has made great efforts in Mountjoy Prison, where he ended up in the progression unit and has been an 'enhanced prisoner', taking course after course. The solicitor added that he was also drug-free. Passing sentence, Judge Kelly noted the mitigating points raised, that he had 'turned a corner,' and that he had already been serving a jail term for several years. She imposed a six-month concurrent sentence from Wednesday. Gumble stood silently throughout the hearing and spoke only to say, 'Thanks, judge' at the end of the proceedings.
BBC News
29-06-2025
- BBC News
E-scooter rider killed in crash with motorcycle in Corby
The rider of an e-scooter has died in a crash with a happened in Jubilee Avenue in Corby at about 16:45 BST on Police said the e-scooter rider, a woman in her 30s, died at the scene of the crash with a grey Ducati rider of the Ducati, a man in his 50s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail pending further inquiries. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
