What happened to the guy who invented the Segway?

A former coal miner, Heselden became wealthy by manufacturing the Hesco bastion barrier system. In 2009, he bought Segway Inc., maker of the Segway personal transport system. Heselden died in 2010 from injuries apparently sustained falling from a cliff while riding his own product.

Did Segway inventor Segway off a cliff?

A millionaire businessman who fell from a cliff while riding his Segway scooter probably died after trying to make way for a dog walker, an inquest has heard. Jimi Heselden, 62, reversed the machine to make way for another dog walker.

Who invented the Segway scooter?

Dean Kamen
The Segway is a two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transporter invented by Dean Kamen and brought to market in 2001 as the Segway HT, subsequently as the Segway PT, and manufactured by Segway Inc.

Are Segways legal on the road?

These quirky ride-ons have topped Christmas lists for several years and although the production and use is legal on private property, they remain illegal to use on public roads.

Who was the first person to invent the Segway?

Dean Kamen. Dean L. Kamen (born April 5, 1951) is an American engineer, inventor, and businessman. He is best known for his invention of the Segway, as well as founding FIRST with Woodie Flowers.

Who is the owner of the Segway company?

Jim Heselden, known locally as Jimi, acquired the Segway company from its U.S. inventor Dean Kamen in December 2009. According to the British media, Heselden, 62, plunged into the River Wharfe while riding a rugged country version of the two-wheeled transporter on Sunday.

Who was the man who died riding a Segway?

A British businessman, who bought the Segway company less than a year ago, died after riding one of the scooters off a cliff and into a river near his Yorkshire estate. Millionaire owner of Segway firm, Jimi Heselden, who died in freak accident on Sunday.

When did Jimi Heselden buy the Segway company?

On Christmas day 2009, Heselden purchased the Segway company. He owned the company for only nine months before his accidental death. In 2008, Heselden donated £1.5 million to the Help For Heroes fund through a charity auction bid for nine people to fly with the Red Arrows.

What happened to the guy who invented the Segway? A former coal miner, Heselden became wealthy by manufacturing the Hesco bastion barrier system. In 2009, he bought Segway Inc., maker of the Segway personal transport system. Heselden died in 2010 from injuries apparently sustained falling from a cliff while riding his own product. Did Segway…