Due to speeding away from a patrol vehicle, a 35-year-old e-scooter rider died after colliding with a gutter; an internal police investigation was initiated.

The death of an e-scooter rider in Townsville has prompted an internal police probe. The 35-year-old man collided with the gutter while riding, sustaining life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead the following day. According to Queensland Police, the rider was speeding away from a patrol vehicle before the accident. The Ethical Standards Command is currently investigating the incident on behalf of the State Coroner, with the Crime and Corruption Commission overseeing the investigation.

January 22, 2024
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