A 44-year-old man died in Almaty after falling from an e-scooter. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The accident occurred at night on Varlamova Street near Tole bi Avenue. According to preliminary data, the man lost control of the e-scooter and hit a curb, resulting in a fall.
"According to preliminary data, the man lost control of the e-scooter and hit a curb, resulting in a fall. All circumstances of the incident are currently being established," police reported.
As a result of the fall, the Almaty resident sustained injuries incompatible with life. Medics who arrived at the scene performed resuscitation, but they could not save the man.
According to preliminary information, he was not wearing a protective helmet or other personal protective equipment during the ride.
The circumstances of the incident are being established.
The police reminded e-scooter users to follow safety measures and use protective helmets and other protective equipment.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that starting August 25, e-scooters were banned from riding on sidewalks. They can now ride on bike paths, bike lanes, and the shoulder of the roadway. The police plan to monitor compliance with the rules using patrols on e-scooters, CCTV cameras, and drones.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, since the beginning of the year, 139 accidents involving e-scooters have been registered, in which two people died. In addition, since July 1, e-scooter users have become full participants in road traffic: for failing to give way to pedestrians, a fine of 2 MCI — 8,650 tenge is provided.