Youtuber is dead when his electric scooter hit a truck

The British Britney Emily Hartridge died Friday in a traffic accident in the United Kingdom after hitting a truck using a electric scooter, Which has generated a wave of tributes in social networks and he reflected the doubts around this new system of urban micromobility.

The 35-year-old had become famous seven years ago with her Ten Reasons Why videos, which she watched three million times a month.

Later, she became a TV host and an interview with celebrities, such as Hugh Jackman or Eddie Redmayne, publishes Infobae.

The accident occurred in Battersea, southwest London. It was the first death in the UK related to the use of the controversial electric scooter, a new urban transportation system that has disrupted traditional traffic rules, according to The Guardian.

In particular, the accident took place at a roundabout in 2015 to improve the flow of cyclists and was blamed for its confusing design, the British newspaper said.

The use of electric scooters, small means of urban transport invading world capitals as a new micro mobility system, is illegal in the UK as it is considered unsuitable for existing roads and public transport. gadgets like the Segway.

However, thousands of people still use them and sales continue to grow, especially in Europe and the United States, which has led the government to review existing legislation.

"Emily was involved yesterday in an accident and died, we all loved her and she will never be forgotten.He touched so many lives that it's hard to imagine things without her." She was a very special person, "says the farewell text published Saturday at the youtuber Instagram account.

Many British artists and presenters joined Hartridge in social networks, highlighting their "generosity, humor and openness"