Woman dies after crash between e-scooter and ute
by Jessica Belzycki · Newcastle HeraldA woman has died after a crash between an e-scooter and ute at the weekend.
Emergency services were called to Wyee Road, Wyee about 2am on Sunday, November 8 after reports of a crash.
Lake Macquarie police officers were told an e-scooter and a Mazda ute had collided.
The e-scooter was ridden by a 44-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man was driving the ute.
The woman was treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
About 1.30am on Monday, November 9, police were told the woman had died.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.
The man was taken to Wyong Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police established a crime scene and have began an investigation into the incident.
The e-scooter was seized for forensic examination.
Anyone with information about the incident, including dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.