A father-of-four from Bulwell has died after falling from his e-scooter in Nottingham, prompting his heartbroken family to issue an urgent safety plea.
Daniel Isaacs, 41, suffered fatal head injuries after losing control of his privately-owned e-scooter on Carlton Road, St Anns, on May 23.
He was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre following the incident but tragically died from his injuries the next day.
An inquest at Nottingham Coroner's Court yesterday heard Isaacs had been travelling at speed without wearing a helmet when the accident occurred.
Isaacs suffered fatal head injuries after losing control of his privately-owned e-scooter
Nottinghamshire Police
The coroner concluded that Isaacs died as a result of a head injury following a road traffic collision.
Police confirmed that privately owned e-scooters, like the one Isaacs was riding, are unlawful when used in public places.
Detective Constable Emma Temple of Nottinghamshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "This was a tragic incident whereby a much-loved family man sadly lost his life."
The incident has highlighted growing concerns about e-scooter safety. While the vehicles are available in many UK towns and cities, helmets are not currently a legal requirement.
Isaacs' family have made an emotional appeal urging e-scooter riders to wear helmets and understand safety risks.
"We don't want anyone else, any other families, to go through the pain and grief we have gone through," they said in a statement.
With Christmas approaching, the family specifically warned about e-scooter gifts, questioning: "If they can only be ridden in private places such as a back garden, is there much point in having them?"
"Daniel was a much loved son, partner, father, uncle and friend and each one of us will continue to feel his loss until our last breath," the family added.
Isaacs was described by his family as "one of life's warriors" who had battled a rare form of cancer since 2012.
"He battled his way back to health with such bravery that he left us in awe of him. As a family we have never been more proud," they said.
His family praised him as "an amazing father" who loved his children "beyond measure".
They noted his "quite charming" personality and "silly sense of humour that made people giggle".
Department for Transport figures revealed 1,492 casualties from e-scooter collisions during 2022
PAThe family also revealed his dedication to helping elderly community members, saying he would assist them whenever possible.
"His children, his partner and his mother were his whole life," they added.
DC Emma Temple outlined strict legal requirements for e-scooter use in public spaces.
"E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles. This means that they require a driving licence, insurance, and tax," she explained.
She emphasised that privately owned e-scooters can only be used on private land, as they cannot be insured for public use.
Riders caught breaking these laws face fines and penalty points on their licence.
Additional offences include riding on pavements, using mobile phones while riding, and going through red lights.
DC Temple warned that drink driving offences carry the same penalties as driving a car, including potential imprisonment.
Privately owned e-scooters can only be used on private land
GETTYShe strongly recommended wearing safety protection, particularly helmets.
Department for Transport figures revealed 1,492 casualties from e-scooter collisions during 2022.
In the year leading to June 2023, 556 of 1,080 casualties involved scooters used outside designated trial areas.
Eleven riders and one pedestrian were killed in these incidents.
Recent local tragedies include mother-of-14 Angeline Bryan, 47, who died after falling from a privately owned scooter in Nottingham.
In another incident, Linda Davis, 71, died after being struck by a 14-year-old riding an e-scooter at 20mph in Rainworth, Nottinghamshire.
The Government has extended e-scooter trials until May 2026 to gather more evidence for future legislation.
