Young man died in an accident in Granada when driving with double motor electric scootercapable of reaching speeds of 120 kilometers per hour.

As the local police of Granada reported on social networks this Friday, the accident occurred last Wednesday on Aconcagua Street in the capital, in the Bola de Oro district, when the victim lost control an electric scooter that was lent to him, and he fell.

The victim, who was not wearing a helmet, hit his head and was evacuated in critical condition to the Virgen de las Nieves hospital in Granada due to injuries sustained in the accident, although died this Thursday.

The scooter was given to the local police who are going to check its speed limit as it has two 3500W motors and its data sheet states that It can reach 120 kilometers per hour.

The local police, who expressed their condolences to the families and friends of the deceased young man, advised to wear a helmet when using this type of remedy, even if it is not mandatory, as a protective measure.

Upon learning of this accident, the Association of Ecological Mobility, VMP and Electric Scooters of Granada (AMPEG) expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the victim and noted that the accident occurred in small busy street when the victim He lost control on the turn.

AMPEG insisted on The Importance of Using Security Features for example, a helmet, although these are optional, and recommended the addition of knee pads, elbow pads, and visibility-enhancing features such as reflective vests.

The association emphasized that electric scooters, like any other vehicle, carry risks, and pointed out that an impact at the maximum permitted speed of 25 kilometers per hour is similar to falling head first from a height of three meters.