Almaty e-scooter rider dies after crashing at 90 km/h on VОAD
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A 54-year-old man died after crashing his electric scooter on Almaty's Eastern Bypass Road (VОAD) at a speed of about 90 km/h on September 18, 2026. Police released video showing the rider losing control while overtaking a car. This is the first fatal e-scooter accident in Almaty this year, with 91 such accidents and 96 injuries recorded since January.
Key Facts
- The rider was 54 years old and died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
- Police estimate the e-scooter was traveling at about 90 km/h before the rider lost control.
- Almaty has recorded 91 e-scooter accidents and 96 injuries since the start of 2026, with this being the first fatality.
- A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the incident.
Crash Details
The accident occurred on the night of September 18, 2026, on the Eastern Bypass Road (VОAD) in Almaty. Video from surveillance cameras and dashcams of passing vehicles captured the final seconds of the ride. The rider was moving at high speed along the left edge of the roadway and lost control while overtaking a car. After falling, the man struck the asphalt and his protective helmet flew off. Police and an ambulance arrived at the scene, but the man died from his injuries.
Investigation and Statistics
A pre-trial investigation has been opened into the incident. Since the beginning of 2026, Almaty has registered 91 traffic accidents involving electric scooters. These accidents resulted in 96 people injured. This case is the first fatal e-scooter accident in Almaty in 2026. Police reminded that an electric scooter is a vehicle and its use requires compliance with traffic rules.
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