A man has died after falling from an e-scooter in the Newcastle area today.
About 12.15pm (Sunday 2 June 2024), emergency services were called to Appletree Road, West Wallsend, following reports of a crash.
Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District arrived to find the rider of an electric scooter had fallen, impacting with the roadway.
Despite the efforts of NSW Ambulance Paramedics and first responders, the man died at the scene.
The man, believed to be aged in his 30s, is yet to be formally identified.
The driver of a Toyota Hilux was taken to John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this crash has commenced.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage in relation to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
