LatviaPublished: 29 September 2026 at 17:44

E-scooter rider fled police in Jelgava at 75 km/h

On Tuesday, an e-scooter rider in Jelgava fled from police, reaching a speed of 75 km/h, the State Police reported.

The State Police (VP) of Latvia reported that on Tuesday an incident occurred in Jelgava involving an e-scooter rider who attempted to flee from police officers.

According to the information provided by the VP, while fleeing from police, the e-scooter rider reached a considerable speed of up to 75 kilometers per hour.

Further details about the circumstances of the incident, the rider's identity, or any follow-up actions were not provided in the police report.

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