Most of you probably have heard of the Segway before. The 2 wheeled gyro scooter which was first produced about 8 years ago, originally was seen as the transportation method of the future. The company however was sold to British millionaire, Jimi Heselden and a group of investors earlier this year.

The new owner, however, sadly passed away yesterday at the hands of his new scooter. Apparently, Jimi Heselden, who was 62 years old, was riding a Segway off road edition on his North Yorkshire property, when he fell down a cliff into the Wharfe. Police say that the tragedy appears to be an accident, and there is no suspicion of foul play at this time.

Jimi Heselden was worth an estimated $265 million at the time of the accident, earning it mostly from the invention of a barrier system which he sold to US, NATO, and British militaries. Heselden was also known for the millions he donated to various charities throughout the years, including $15 million to the Leeds Community Foundation.

Our hearts go out to his family.