Family's warning after man's e-scooter fall death

Police said Daniel Isaacs had died the day after he fell from a privately owned e-scooter

The family of a man who died after falling off an e-scooter have urged others to "think twice" before buying one as a gift, following an inquest into his death.

Daniel Isaacs, 41, lost control of a privately owned e-scooter while riding along Carlton Road in Nottingham on 23 May.

He had fallen to the floor, hit his head on the road and died in hospital the next day, said Nottinghamshire Police.

An inquest at Nottingham Coroner's Court on Monday concluded the father of four had died as a result of a head injury following a road traffic collision, the force added.

Police said Mr Isaacs had been treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital

Officers said the inquest heard Mr Isaacs, from Bulwell in Nottingham, had been travelling at speed and had not been wearing a helmet.

Riding a privately owned e-scooter in public places is illegal, said the force.

Following the verdict, Mr Isaacs' family said he had been a "much loved son, partner, father, uncle and friend".

In a statement released by police, they said: "We don't want anyone else, any other families, to go through the pain and grief we have gone through so we're urging people to wear a helmet and to fully understand the safety risks and laws if they are riding on an e-scooter.

"With Christmas almost upon us, we'd also urge people to think twice before purchasing an e-scooter as a gift for someone else.

"If they can only be ridden in private places such as a back garden, is there much point in having them?"

'Tragic incident'

They said Mr Isaacs had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2012, and "battled his way back to health with such bravery that he left us in awe of him".

"This makes Daniel's untimely death much sadder as he had fought so hard to stay alive," they added.

Det Con Emma Temple said it had been a "tragic incident" and his family had spoken out to educate other riders.

She said: "E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles. This means that they require a driving licence, insurance, and tax.

"As it isn't possible to insure a privately owned e-scooter, it means that it is illegal to use them on the road, or in public places.

"Private e-scooters must only be used on private land."