Automotive inventors killed by their own inventions

James Heselden (948–2010) - Segway Scooter

April 07, 2016, 06:35 IST
James "Jimi" Heselden (1948–2010), multi-millionaire owner of Segway production company, died in an accident while riding one of his vehicles.

He was found dead in a river after plunging 80 feet over a limestone cliff near his home. He was riding a rugged country version of the two-wheeled Segway when tragedy struck.

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