Teenager on electric bike seriously injured after crashing into stationary van

Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision on Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, at 9.21pm on Thursday 11 December.

During the incident, which happened a quarter of a mile from the roundabout at the junction with Passfield Avenue, the teenage boy struck a stationary Ford Transit van.

“The boy sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and remains in hospital at this time. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening,” police said.

“As part of our investigation, we would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident. Did you witness anything of the collision, either the moments leading up to it, or the aftermath?

“Do you have any footage of the collision, including dash cam or mobile phone? If you can assist us with any of the above, please call 101 and quote incident number 44250558729.”