Segway Owner Jimi Heselden Dies in Scooter Cliff Fall

Sample Segway Scooter

Segway owner and millionaire Jimi Heselden, has been discovered dead after falling from cliffs while riding one of his company's motorised scooters.

Mr. Heselden crashed into the River Wharfe while riding the vehicle round his estate in Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, on Sunday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The scooter was found in the water. He is reported to be worth £166m, making him one of the top 400 richest people in the UK.

Mr Heselden, 62 years old, who founded Leeds-based company Hesco Bastion, acquired the United States-based Segway firm in December 2009. Segway scooters are electric, two-wheeled, self-balancing machines. They were invented by Dean Kamen and unveiled in 2001and first produced the following year

The tycoon was well known for his donations to charity, giving more than £20m to good causes.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk