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