A Maine man was killed in a crash on Halloween while riding his electric unicycle, as his parents remembered him as their 'beloved son.'
Johnathan Bauer, 28, was riding his unicycle in Augusta around 3.20pm when an oncoming vehicle struck him, according to local police.
The traffic accident prompted an emergency response presence and traffic backups. The Augusta Police Department warned residents to use caution in the area.
Bauer was pronounced dead on the scene from his injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was identified as Rhysonne Bishop, 26.
Bishop is from Mississippi and was uninjured in the crash. Authorities have not made any arrests in connection with the crash and are investigating.
The Maine State Police have also joined the investigation. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Augusta Police Department.
The Daily Mail has reached out to both agencies for more information.
Augusta's deputy chief of police, Jesse Brann, told the Daily Mail the investigation could take some time.
Johnathan Bauer, 28, was killed on Saturday by an oncoming car while riding his electric unicycle. Picture source: Tanya Fortier/Facebook
Bauer was remembered by his sister, pictured above, who shared a memory from his graduation online. PIcture source: Natashia Lewis/Facebook
Bauer's parents launched an online fundraiser in the wake of the tragedy to raise funds for funeral expenses and travel. The fundraiser surpassed its $3,000 goal by over $1,000 as of Monday night.
'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,' the fundraiser wrote, adding that Bauer's unexpected death was 'heart-wrenching.'
His sister, Natashia, shared a photo of the two at Bauer's graduation, writing: 'Little brother, I can't believe this is real. Take me back to this moment.'
In another post, she wrote: '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?'
The crash occurred at an intersection in Augusta, pictured above. Authorities are still investigation what happened
Each state has different laws governing the use of electric unicyles. They are dangerous and some models can reach 93 mph (stock photo)
Electric unicycles are designed to be ridden standing up and can be dangerous. They are often difficult to control, and drivers may struggle to see the devices.
State laws often do not explicitly mention electric unicycles. States like New York have made it illegal to ride them on public streets.
Maine law allows motorized bicycles or tricycles on public streets, but does not specify whether electric unicycles are included.
Most electric unicycles can travel between 15 and 20 mph, but some models, including the InMotion P6, can reach a whopping 93 mph. Authorities did not specify which model Bauer was riding during the crash.
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