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Maine man killed after car struck his electric unicycle in Augusta
Johnathan Bauer, 28, was killed when a car struck him as he rode an electric unicycle in Augusta, Maine, on Halloween.
The crash happened at about 3:20 p.m., and Bauer was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was uninjured, and authorities have made no arrests.
Maine State Police have joined the Augusta Police Department’s investigation, which police say could take some time.
Maine law does not specify whether electric unicycles are covered by its rules for motorized bicycles and tricycles on public streets.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Augusta police as they work to establish what happened.
Johnathan Bauer, 28, was killed when a car struck the electric unicycle he was riding in Augusta, Maine.
The crash happened around 3:20 p.m. on Halloween, according to local police.
The driver, Rhysonne Bishop, 26, was uninjured.
Authorities have made no arrests and are investigating the crash.
Bauer’s parents started an online fundraiser to help cover funeral expenses and travel.
- Who
- Johnathan Bauer, 28, was killed. The other vehicle was driven by Rhysonne Bishop, 26.
- What
- A car struck Bauer while he was riding an electric unicycle, and he died at the scene.
- When
- Halloween, around 3:20 p.m. The year is not stated in the article text.
- Where
- Augusta, Maine, at an intersection.
- Why
- Not stated.
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A car struck Bauer as he rode an electric unicycle in Augusta.
Bauer was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities began investigating.
Bauer’s parents launched an online fundraiser for funeral expenses and travel.
The fundraiser had exceeded its $3,000 goal by more than $1,000.
- Victim
- Johnathan Bauer, 28
- Crash location
- Augusta, Maine
- Crash time
- Halloween, around 3:20 p.m.
- Driver
- Rhysonne Bishop, 26; uninjured
- Investigation
- No arrests had been made; Maine State Police joined the investigation
- Fundraiser goal
- $3,000; exceeded by more than $1,000 by Monday night
What people are saying
Our family has experienced the sudden passing of our beloved son on Halloween. We are struggling to cover the unexpected costs and need to find a way to get back east
Little brother, I can't believe this is real. Take me back to this moment.
I don't want to wake up. I don't want to feel this pain. How do I say goodbye to someone whose been with me my whole damn life?