Father of girl seriously injured in Estonia e-scooter crash calls for safety action

The father of a 12-year-old girl seriously injured in an e-scooter accident last week is calling for greater public awareness of the dangers posed by electric scooters. Pert Lomp also stressed the importance of wearing helmets.

Pert Lomp, whose 12-year-old daughter was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident last week in Estonia, is urging society to take greater action on the risks associated with electric scooters. The incident has prompted him to speak out about what he sees as a broader public safety issue that is not being adequately addressed.

Lomp stressed that helmet use is essential and should be treated as non-negotiable for all e-scooter riders, regardless of age. He believes that awareness campaigns and stricter regulations could help prevent similar tragedies from happening to other families.

The accident has reignited debate in Estonia about how electric scooters — increasingly popular in cities and towns — should be regulated. Critics have long argued that safety rules around e-scooters are insufficiently enforced, particularly when it comes to younger riders.