Father-of-four, 41, died after shedding management of an e-scooter whereas rushing alongside a street: Heartbroken household places out determined plea

The heartbroken family of a Bulwell father-of-four who died after falling off his privately owned e-scooter have urged other riders to wear a helmet.

Daniel Isaacs was travelling along Carlton Road, St Anns, when he lost control of the e-scooter he was riding on May 23.

The 41-year-old fell to the floor and hit his head on the road.

He was treated by paramedics at the scene and was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, where he sadly died from his injuries the next day.

Daniel was described by his family as an amazing father who battled a rare form of cancer with ‘bravery’ after his diagnosis in 2012.

They said they will feel his loss until ‘their last breath’. 

An inquest held at Nottingham Coroner’s Court on Monday (December 16, 2024) heard that Daniel had been riding a privately-owned e-scooter, which are unlawful when ridden in public places.

He had also been travelling at speed and was not wearing a helmet, prompting a coroner to conclude he died as a result of a head injury following a road traffic collision.

Now his family wat to encourage other riders to wear a helmet and understand the safety risks and laws surrounding e-scooters.  

They said in a statement:’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.

‘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?’

Describing Daniel as someone who had ‘many parts to his personality’, his family said he could be ‘quite charming’ and he ‘had a silly sense of humour that made people giggle’. 

They added: ‘Daniel was one of life’s warriors. After being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 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.

‘This makes Daniel’s untimely death much sadder as he had fought so hard to stay alive.

‘He was an amazing father to his children who he loved beyond measure. His children, his partner and his mother were his whole life. Not many people knew that Daniel had a great affection for the older community, he would help with anything they needed when he could and he did on many occasions.’

Detective Constable Emma Temple, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, echoed the family’s sentiments in encouraging people to follow the law on private e-scooters. 

She said: ‘This was a tragic incident whereby a much-loved family man sadly lost his life.

‘Our thoughts and condolences are with Daniel’s family at this incredibly difficult time.

‘His family don’t want his passing to be in vain and have spoken out to help educate other e-scooter riders, and hopefully save lives.

‘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.

‘Riding a privately-owned e-scooter in public, without the correct licence and/or insurance, could mean a fine and penalty points on your licence.

‘You could also be committing an offence if you’re caught riding on a pavement, using a handheld mobile device, and riding through red lights.

‘These offences also incur fines and penalty points. For drink driving offences, these are the same as if driving a car. You could face fines, driving bans and imprisonment. Also, if you ride an e-scooter in public, in an antisocial manner, you could risk it being seized.

‘Collisions involving e-scooters are investigated in the same way as those involving motor vehicles. When riding an e-scooter, we would always recommend wearing safety protection such as a helmet, and to keep to the speed limit.’

Last year, shocking statistics revealed on average eight people a week are suffering life-changing injuries while riding e-scooters, shocking new data has shown.

During 2022, there were 1,402 collisions involving e-scooters which led to 1,492 casualties.

Of the collisions, 11 riders were killed while one pedestrian was also killed having been struck by an e-scooter.

Earlier this year, mother-of-14 Angeline Bryan, 47, was helping a friend move house in Nottingham when she fell off the privately-owned scooter, smacking her head on the concrete and suffering a catastrophic head injury. 

At first she ‘carried on as normal’ after the accident, but began having headaches and behaving strangely – although medics allegedly dismissed these symptoms as drunkenness. She was eventually admitted to hospital and had a stroke. 

She was put on a life support machine but did not recover and died in hospital.

In another horrifying e-scooter tragedy, pedestrian Linda Davis, 71 – known to her family and friends as Lou – was struck down on a pavement by an e-scooter in Rainworth, Nottinghamshire in June 2022. 

She was taken to hospital but died in hospital six days later. 

Ms Davis was hit and killed by a 14-year-old boy who was travelling at 20mph.

As well as the danger posed by riding the e-scooters – some of which are capable of hitting 60mph – the batteries contained within the devices are unregulated.

According to the London Fire Brigade, there have been nine deaths in six fires this year caused by runaway lithium ion batteries inside e-scooters and e-bikes.

Britain’s first fatality on an e-scooter was believed to be Channel Four presenter and YouTube star Emily Hartridge, 35, who died in July 2019 after her new device was involved in a collision with a truck.

The last Government extended its e-scooter trials until May 2026 ‘to allow us to gather further evidence to ensure that any future legislation balances safety, user accountability and market growth.’

Ministers have said they will wait until the tests are complete before they consider tightening up the law.

These trials have been extended three times already.