E-Scooter Tragedy Sparks Safety Call | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

A tragic e-scooter accident claimed the life of 17-year-old Janis Ghirghircic Ozols after a fall on Carpenter’s Way last Monday evening. Despite emergency efforts, he died in the hospital, while his riding companion, a teen male, was treated on scene. At Janis’s funeral, parish priest Father Thomas Little called for urgent safety reforms, urging the Road Safety Authority to enforce speed limits and mandatory helmets — honoring Janis’s love for freedom and his passion for hairdressing, symbolized by a jersey and other personal items. Authorities are seeking witness accounts or camera footage…