Segway Owner Dies In Accident On A Segway
– Yorkshire – United Kingdom
Jimi Heselden, the owner of Segway was found dead after falling from a Segway near to his home. Police and Ambulance Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident at the river Wharfe at Boston Spa, near Wetherby – where Heseldon had been seen riding his machine earlier in the day.
Police say that the 62 year old business tycoon had been riding his Segway machine not far from his home in Thorp Arch, and had tragically fallen down a 30ft cliff into a river.
A member of the public was believed to have seen Jimi riding along the side of the Jackdaw Crag where it appeared he lost control of his Segway and toppled down the cliff edge.
A Police spokeperson said that Heseldon was pulled from the river at approximately 11:40 on Sunday morning, and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Mr Heseldon was obviously a well known and like person in the community, as well as being a very generous man. Over the last few years, he had donated around £23million ($34.5million) to local charities as well as The Hesco Bastion Fund which he set up some time ago.
Tributes have been pouring in over the last 24 hours from all around the world which have been greatly accepted by Heseldon’s family.
Police have said that there are no suspicous circumstances to the accident.
Mr Heseldon leaves his wife, Julie and five children.
