Segway company owner dies riding two-wheeled machine off cliff


Strange | 208372 hits | Sep 27 6:18 am | Posted by: Scape
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The multi-millionaire businessman, 62, fell into the River Wharfe while inspecting the grounds of his North Yorkshire estate on a rugged country version of the Segway.

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  1. by avatar QBall
    Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:46 pm
    Quite a tragic end to an impressive story. A true rags to riches example but at least he can say he left his mark on the world.

  2. by Regina Gold Member
    Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:02 pm
    Left a mark at the bottom of the cliff as well.

  3. by avatar gonavy47
    Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:08 pm
    Oddly enough, his last thoughts were, "Bet this will leave a mark..."

  4. by avatar stratos
    Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:36 pm
    Yes the Segway will take you anywhere even to your death but hey it got you there.

  5. by avatar Public_Domain
    Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:41 pm
    :|

  6. by Regina Gold Member
    Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:36 pm
    How about we stay on topic and no one gets hurt. :?

  7. by avatar BartSimpson Gold Member
    Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:46 pm
    "Regina" said
    How about we stay on topic and no one gets hurt. :?


    I won't repeat it but you know I'm going to :lol: if I'm proven right. :wink:

  8. by avatar stratos
    Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:52 pm
    Wonder if on the way down he thought "wow a parachute would be a great option for these things."

  9. by avatar PublicAnimalNo9
    Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:18 pm
    It truly is a shame. This guy invented one of the best(and coolest) motorized wheelchairs I've ever seen. He's designed a few but the best one was a 6 wheeled unit. The tires were similar to but smaller than the old swamp buggies allowing it to travel over sand, gravel, deep grass and other terrain with ease. It could raise up so a person can reach things better around the house ( or grocery store etc) instead of using those grabber dealies.
    It would go up and down stairs quite comfortably while angling itself so you still sit upwards instead of leaning back or forward. I tried to find a video of it but I can only find video on the other wheelcahirs he invented. All of which are pretty cool.

  10. by avatar ShepherdsDog
    Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:22 pm
    "stratos" said
    Wonder if on the way down he thought "wow a parachute would be a great option for these things."

    ...or AIRBAGS!!........REALLY BIG HONKING AIRBAGS!!

  11. by avatar stratos
    Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:24 pm
    "ShepherdsDog" said
    Wonder if on the way down he thought "wow a parachute would be a great option for these things."

    ...or AIRBAGS!!........REALLY BIG HONKING AIRBAGS!!
    ROTFL



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