Mother calls for mandatory e-scooter helmets after teen's crash

Saturday 5 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 5 Sep, 4:54pm

A 15-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being hit by a ute while riding his e-scooter in Greymouth. The collision left the teenager with a fractured pelvis, internal bleeding, and memory loss. His mother is now calling for helmet laws, stating his helmet likely prevented more serious head injuries.

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1. 1News via RNZSat 5 Sep, 8:50am

   'He was really lucky': Mum calls for changes after son's e-scooter crash (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 5 Sep, 9:01am

   Mum calls for mandatory e-scooter helmets after crash leaves son with fractured pelvis and memory loss (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via RNZSat 5 Sep, 4:54pm

   Paper boy hospitalised with fractured pelvis, internal bleeding after ute collision (opens in new tab)