Newham e-scooter crash: rider dies nine days after sustaining 'serious injures' in collision
23rd May 2024, 1:16pm
An e-scooter rider who was involved in a crash earlier this month has died from their injuries.
Police were called to the scene of a collision on Woolwich Manor Way in Newham, east London at around 1.50pm on May 5. The force said that the 27-year-old rider was “found in the road with serious injuries” and that no other vehicles were present.
The victim was taken to hospital to receive treatment. He died nine days later on May 14. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by police.
The Met Police has appealled for witnesses. The force said in an update: “The Serious Collision Investigation Unit are asking anyone with dash cam footage, or who witnessed the incident, to make contact via 020 8597 4874 or 101 quoting reference CAD 736/05May.”