winterwheel Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) Kilburn accident sees girl, 11, hit by 'electric unicycle' near London Underground station - MyLondon Edited July 19 by RagingGrandpa (clarified title) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonoman Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Quote her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, the police have said. Thankfully it doesn't seem like the elderly situation. Quote However, the rider of the electric unicycle didn't stop at the scene, so police are now searching for them. That, however, is pretty f*cked up.. Hit and run - to a child - really? Fleeing also makes me believe that the rider was in the wrong and didn't control the EUC.. Why would you run otherwise, if, for example, the kid just run into him (as kids do, being all over the place and not paying attention to anything/doing stuff that makes no sense)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) 99% rider was at fault - if he choose to run.. Silver lining - maybe finally euc's gonna get banned. (At least on streets..) As they simply are too fast. Edited July 16 by Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdlzpae Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 EUC's are already illegal in UK. My wager is that he's one of those shitty psychopaths that think they are alone on the road. Anybody respectful of others would stay on the scene to help. I hope they find him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meepmeepmayer Posted July 16 Popular Post Share Posted July 16 Luckily the girl was hit by a EUC, not a car under the same circumstances, or she might very well be dead. Dumb reply, but it's hard not to be cynical when people whine about small vehicles and write articles not because such crashes are common, but because they are rare (and still way less harmful than car crashes). Anyways, looks like the crash was bad enough so the rider really should have stopped. Can't excuse that. But I have to get cynical again. We all know perpetrators of car crashes would certainly never flee the scene. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothamMike Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 This won’t help any chances on legalization in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robse Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 55 minutes ago, atdlzpae said: EUC's are already illegal in UK. My wager is that he's one of those shitty psychopaths that think they are alone on the road. Anybody respectful of others would stay on the scene to help. I hope they find him. Maybe he/she is a member of this forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 34 minutes ago, Robse said: Maybe he/she is a member of this forum... Doubt that.. We all are civil and proper here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdlzpae Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 39 minutes ago, Robse said: Maybe he/she is a member of this forum... 99% chance it's a he. Both because overwhelming majority of EUC lovers are male AND way higher chance that an adrenaline junkie is a man. I'm not a politically correct person and I don't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) 21 minutes ago, atdlzpae said: 99% chance it's a he. Both because overwhelming majority of EUC lovers are male AND way higher chance that an adrenaline junkie is a man. I'm not a politically correct person and I don't care. It's 2024 - "he" may be "it". As we all know that we got dozen of sexes nowadays. Each passing year we get new ones. Full rainbow. World is full of clowns. Some even look like ones. And then there's the scary lizard people.. Edited July 16 by Funky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xiiijojjo Posted July 16 Popular Post Share Posted July 16 (edited) Lol, it finally happened. The exact scenario I was told I would be at fault for making happen because of my speed demon nature. Thankfully my irresponsible years as a speed demon was spent on an Msuper V3 and a Tesla V1, so top speed was 35-40km/h before 80% beeps. I absolutely would have been that guy if I had started riding within these past 2-3 years on wheels this fast and heavy. I was close to hitting a couple of people back then but thankfully my wheel was light and slow enough that I always stopped it just in time. It's a real shame that beginner speed demons won't have that luxury of being forced onto a slow and light wheel to learn these days. When it comes to EUC getting banned, who the fuck cares? They would be eventually considering how the EU hates personal electric vehicles and really want everyone to own a car, but want to virtue signal that they are into green energy at the same time. I don't see any countries legalizing EUC (except for one Balkan country I don't remember right now) what I see is an increase in confiscations world wide. This was bound to happen sooner or later and I'm honestly still really surprised it took this long. This is only the 2nd story I've heard of a pedestrian hit by an EUC, I'm sure there are more stories though... Also EUC are already illegal in UK so good on this guy for continuing to ride his EUC illegally and good on him for getting it the fuck out of there so they didn't confiscate it, the girl was going to the hospital either way, right? Him staying would have changed nothing for the girl, and would have only gotten his EUC confiscated. If UK hadn't criminalized his transportation device, he would have probably stayed behind with the victim, understanding that at least his 3000$+ wheel won't be stolen by the government, so I don't fault him for the run part of the hit and run. It goes without saying he's an idiot for doing the hit part in the first place. Edited July 16 by xiiijojjo 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) 37 minutes ago, xiiijojjo said: Him staying would have changed nothing for the girl, and would have only gotten his EUC confiscated. If UK hadn't criminalized his transportation device, he would have probably stayed behind with the victim, understanding that at least his 3000$+ wheel won't be stolen by the government, so I don't fault him for the run part of the hit and run. It goes without saying he's an idiot for doing the hit part in the first place. Yeah - same time he now faces bigger problems, be higher amount $$$ in court, or maybe even jail time.. (IF he gets caught now..) But yeah i can see that viewpoint - i also would not like that police rob my in bright daytime.. Edited July 16 by Funky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbera Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) Oh dear. Terrible news. AND in that London, where everyone will read about it and go most hysterical. Obviously I hope the girl is OK. And of course while the behaviour of the rider afterwards can't be considered very honourable, and probably a way short of 'the right thing', it is, as others have said, kinda understandable why he got out of there, though that plan is probably gonna backfire on him later due to the almost gap-free coverage of London with security cams. As usual in these accidents we never have enough information to know what exactly was the culprit here - rider could have been going too fast, and in that sort of area it could be argued that anything over walking pace was too fast for it, OR the little girl could have been doing what they do, and running around in an unpredictable way paying zero attention to what was around her. She could have run out from a small hidden gap right onto him for all we know. I suppose the instinct to run away is stronger if you feel you were at fault tho.. Things like this are rather significant setbacks to the cause of all of us out there every day trying to show that these things can be ridden safely everywhere. Edited July 16 by Cerbera 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonoman Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 34 minutes ago, xiiijojjo said: Also EUC are already illegal in UK Ok, knowing about EUC's being illegal there - makes sense why he dipped the fk out. Riding illegally and causing an accident would certainly rack up a nice fine on top with the removal of the wheel. Although if he gets caught.. it's even worse.. I guess you might expect a new wheel+gear bundle selling in UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Just now, Phonoman said: I guess you might expect a new wheel+gear bundle selling in UK? Lol i thought about the same.. He may be better of trying to sell the wheel now. - Get new wheel/gear. Different colors.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothamMike Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Throw away the helmet pads, and clothes, too. In someone else’s dustbin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) 23 minutes ago, GothamMike said: Throw away the helmet pads, and clothes, too. In someone else’s dustbin. Or simply use bleach and make them white.. Recolor them afterwards. (Repaint helmet..) Or even better - make new life in different country. (Aka fresh start..) No need to sell or throw away anything. Edited July 16 by Funky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post atdlzpae Posted July 16 Popular Post Share Posted July 16 37 minutes ago, Cerbera said: OR the little girl could have been doing what they do, and running around in an unpredictable way paying zero attention to what was around her. She could have run out from a small hidden gap right onto him for all we know. "Running around in an unpredictable way" = you slow down. Even to a walking speed if necessary. "Small hidden gap" = you slow down. Even to a walking speed if necessary. Defensive driving is even more important on an EUC. 25 minutes ago, GothamMike said: Throw away the helmet pads, and clothes, too. In someone else’s dustbin. These guys somehow are able to evade even the "almost no gap" camera coverage. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbera Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) 2 hours ago, atdlzpae said: "Running around in an unpredictable way" = you slow down. Even to a walking speed if necessary. "Small hidden gap" = you slow down. Even to a walking speed if necessary. Defensive driving is even more important on an EUC. I believe I did specifically mention walking speed as being ideal for the area. That still doesn't preclude someone small you didn't even see suddenly running into your path - that was my only point - that these things can happen even if the rider IS very careful, just as they can with e-bikes and scooters and other 'pavement stuff' - even other pedestrians ! It's rare that humans moving at speed actually knock over other people, but it does happen, and sometimes with similarly tragic results... Edited July 16 by Cerbera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robse Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 30 minutes ago, atdlzpae said: "Running around in an unpredictable way" = you slow down. Even to a walking speed if necessary. "Small hidden gap" = you slow down. Even to a walking speed if necessary. Defensive driving is even more important on an EUC. These guys somehow are able to evade even the "almost no gap" camera coverage. Gd job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricUSA Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 (edited) Yes I hit (ran into) a pedestrian on the sidewalk...I was following the guy that was on the left side and then the bloody fool suddenly turned 90° right, right in front of a store door, in front of me....I would have hit him on a bike if I was on that....WTF MAN.... Edited July 19 by MetricUSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebee Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 In the UK, regardless of circumstances or fault, he could have his $4,000 EUC permanently confiscated, 6 points on his licence with the knock on effect of increased future premiums for the car, plus a fine guaranteed. Not condoning his action but I could see in a panic why he did it. Glad he did turn himself in eventually though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 He turned himself in? Is there any news or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebee Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 That’s what I heard on a Facebook group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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