12-year-old figure skater dead after tragic electric scooter accident
Kira Meyer, a 12-year-old figure skater from South Africa, tragically passed away following an electric scooter accident. After being airlifted to the ICU, she was declared brain dead six days later. Her family and the South African Figure Skating Association have expressed their grief and condolences during this difficult time.
- ▪Kira Meyer suffered a brain injury from an electric scooter accident on May 10.
- ▪She was airlifted to Milpark Hospital and was in a coma upon arrival.
- ▪Kira was declared brain dead on May 16 after battling for six days in the hospital.
- ▪Her family has announced a memorial service to honor her on May 22 in Pretoria.
- ▪The South African Figure Skating Association paid tribute to Kira, stating she will be deeply missed.
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Sports 12-year-old figure skater dead after tragic electric scooter accident By Ryan Giancola Published May 21, 2026, 7:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Kira Meyer, a 12-year-old figure skater, died a little less than two weeks after a tragic electric scooter accident. A member of the South African Figure Skating Association, Meyer suffered the accident on May 10 and was airlifted to the ICU at Milpark Hospital. When Meyer arrived at the hospital, she was in a coma. “She suffered a brain injury and was taken to Milpark Hospital by helicopter,” Kira’s mother, Angelique, said on Facebook in Dutch, according to translation. “The brain scan did not bring good news, but we know God is in control.
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