E-scooter rider suffers life-threatening injuries after collision with a van - man arrested
The rider of an e-scooter has been left with life-threatening injuries after he was involved in a collision with a van.
A white Ford Transit Tipper van and the e-scooter collided at the junction of Medina Road and Sixth Avenue in Wymering between 4.10pm and 4.20pm on Friday, February 27. The rider of the of the e-scooter, a man in his 50s from Portsmouth, was taken to hospital with serious injuries which police have described as “potentially life threatening”.
The driver of the van, a 37-year-old man from Portsmouth, was detained at the scene by Hampshire Police who are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage taken in the Wymering and Cosham area.
A police spokesperson said: “(The van driver) was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving, driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and using a motor vehicle on a road without third party insurance. He has since been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
“We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision. Do you recall witnessing anything of the incident? Do you have any footage, including dash cam?
“If you can help us with any of the above, please call 101 and quote incident number 44260097939.
“You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website; How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary”