Waterford, Ireland, December 25, 2025 — A man in his 40s died today after a collision between an e-scooter and a car in Waterford city, prompting a Garda investigation and traffic disruptions. It’s a stark reminder of the growing risks associated with micro-mobility in urban areas, and raises questions about road safety for all users.
E-Scooter Fatality Prompts Road Closure, Investigation
A collision at a busy Waterford junction resulted in the death of an e-scooter rider and injuries to a car driver.
- An e-scooter driver, a man in his 40s, died following a road traffic collision.
- The incident occurred at the junction of Manor Hill (Bunker’s Hill) and Hennessy’s Road around 11:00 AM.
- The driver of the car, an 80-year-old man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
The collision took place at approximately 11:00 AM at the intersection of Manor Hill (also known as Bunker’s Hill) and Hennessy’s Road. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the e-scooter driver was transported to University Hospital Waterford, where he was later pronounced dead. This incident underscores the vulnerability of e-scooter riders and the potential for serious consequences in urban traffic.
Gardaí confirmed that no other injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The affected stretch of road remains closed to allow forensic collision investigators to conduct a thorough technical examination of the scene. Local diversions are currently in place, causing traffic delays for commuters.
Q&A: What is being done to investigate the e-scooter collision? Gardaí are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, including a forensic examination of the scene and a request for information from the public, particularly those with dashcam footage.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have relevant camera footage—including dashcam recordings—from Manor Hill (Bunker’s Hill) and Hennessy’s Road between 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM, to come forward. Individuals with information are asked to contact Waterford Garda Station at 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or their local Garda station.
Gardaí have stated that the investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available. The incident is likely to reignite debate about the regulation and safety of e-scooters in Irish cities.
