A man in his 40s has died following an electric scooter accident in Östersund on October 14. The man was riding an electric scooter when he collided with an open car door.
Police are investigating the incident but cannot yet determine the exact connection between the collision and the death. Investigators have not yet reviewed the autopsy report.
Erika Nordstrand, the preliminary investigation leader, said in a statement that they have assigned an investigator to the case and are conducting various investigative measures.
Electric scooters have become increasingly common across Swedish cities in recent years, leading to growing safety concerns among traffic officials. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing debate about e-scooter safety regulations and infrastructure needs in urban areas.
Police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision in this northern Swedish city.