An Garda Síochána is appealing for witnesses to the collision between an e-scooter and a car in WaterfordA man in his 40s has died following a collision between an e-scooter and a car in Waterford city. The deceased, who was driving the e-scooter, died following the collision at the junction of Manor Hill and Hennessy’s Road, shortly before 11am on Christmas Day. The Garda are asking people with information to contact investigating members at Waterford Garda station, or any other Garda station. The man’s death bring to three the number of fatalities suffered by an e-scooter driver or passenger in a road traffic collision in 2025. In total, 188 people have died in road traffic collision this year.

Source: The Irish Times December 25, 2025 17:08 UTC