Man Dies After Falling from E-Scooter and Being Struck by Vehicle in Kanahooka, Illawarra – May 16, 2025

Incident Overview
A tragic road accident occurred in the Illawarra region of New South Wales on Friday, May 16, 2025 , at approximately 7:00 pm , resulting in the death of a 41-year-old man .

The incident took place at the intersection of Kanahooka Road and Brolga Street in Kanahooka , south of Wollongong , after the man fell from an e-scooter onto the roadway. He sustained serious injuries and was subsequently struck by a passing vehicle.

Despite efforts by a passer-by and paramedics to save him, the man died at the scene . The 59-year-old male driver of the vehicle involved was uninjured but was taken to hospital for mandatory testing and is currently assisting police with their investigation.

Authorities have established a crime scene and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward as part of their inquiry. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

“A passer-by tried to help before paramedics arrived, but the e-scooter rider died at the scene.”
— ABC Illawarra report

Location and Time

• Crash Date: Friday, May 16, 2025 (approximately 7:00 pm).
• Location: Intersection of Kanahooka Road and Brolga Street, Kanahooka, Illawarra region, NSW — south of Wollongong.

Vehicles/Transport Involved

• An **e-scooter**, ridden by the deceased 41-year-old man, which crashed onto the roadway.
• A motor vehicle, driven by a 59-year-old man, which struck the man after he fell onto the road.

Injuries/Fatalities

• Fatality:
  • The 41-year-old male e-scooter rider died at the scene following the collision with the vehicle.
• No Injuries:
  • The 59-year-old male driver of the vehicle was unharmed but underwent mandatory testing and is assisting police inquiries.

Emergency Response

• Police and paramedics responded promptly to reports of a crash involving an e-scooter and a vehicle.
• A passer-by attempted to assist the injured man before emergency services arrived.
• Paramedics worked to save the e-scooter rider, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

“The 59-year-old male driver of the car was not injured and was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.”
— NSW Police update

Police Investigation
NSW Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, focusing on:

• The sequence of events leading to the e-scooter falling onto the road and being struck by the vehicle.
• Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, or impairment.
• Dashcam or CCTV footage from nearby properties or vehicles around the time of the incident.

Authorities have established a crime scene and are appealing for witnesses to provide information. A full report will be prepared for the coroner.

“Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances of the crash.”
— NSW Police statement

Community Impact
This tragic incident has highlighted the growing risks associated with e-scooters and their interaction with motor vehicles, particularly in residential areas. It underscores the importance of road safety awareness for both e-scooter riders and drivers.

For more information on safe e-scooter use and road sharing, visit: NSW Centre for Road Safety – E-Scooter Guidelines

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the intersection of Kanahooka Road and Brolga Street around 7:00 pm on May 16, 2025 , is urged to contact police:

• Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersnsw.com.au.
• Witness Reporting: Contact NSW Police via local station or submit anonymous tips through the official website.