Yet another rider dies following e-bike crash in Canberra
- A 66-year-old man crashed his e-bike in an underpass on the Athllon Drive bike path in Canberra.
- He was treated by paramedics at the scene but unfortunately died shortly afterward.
- This incident adds to the increasing number of e-bike and e-scooter deaths, raising concerns about rider safety.
In Australia, a tragic accident occurred on November 24, 2024, when a 66-year-old man lost his life after crashing his e-bike in Canberra's Kambah area. The incident took place around 5:10 PM in an underpass on the Athllon Drive bike path. Paramedics responded quickly to the scene, but the man succumbed to his injuries shortly after their arrival. This incident is part of a worrying trend, as e-bike and e-scooter fatalities have been increasing in recent years. Just days earlier, a 12-year-old boy named Khye Brickwell died after an e-scooter collision with a car, highlighting the dangers faced by riders and the urgent need for improved safety measures across Australia. As a result of these accidents, advocacy for safer riding environments is becoming more pronounced.