YouTube Star’s Death Renews Concerns About E-Scooters’ Safety
- Emily Hartridge said to be first scooter fatality in Britain
- Death comes amid worry about injuries and lack of oversight
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A YouTube star’s death on an electric scooter may renew safety concerns as scooter companies aggressively seek to expand their presence as “alternative transportation.”
Emily Hartridge, a television presenter who made videos about fitness and mental health, died after her scooter was hit by a truck in London, apparently making her the first such fatality in Britain, The Guardian reported. The death comes amid scores of complaints about safety as scooter use rises by the millions in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe.