AN ELECTRONIC scooter rider is fighting for life after a collision with a car on Tuesday afternoon.

Police are continuing to appeal for information following the serious road traffic collision between the e-scooter and a car in on Market Street, in Earlestown

Just before 3pm, officers received a report of the collision involving a red Fiat car and an electric scooter on Market Street, at the junction with Sankey Street.  

St Helens Star: Police at the scene on TuesdayPolice at the scene on Tuesday (Image: St Helens Star)

The rider of the electric scooter, a 49-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and police say he is currently in hospital in a critical condition.  

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The driver of the Fiat, a 41-year-old woman, was uninjured and stopped at the scene. She is co-operating with the police investigation, officers added.

St Helens Star: A police cordon at the scene yesterdayA police cordon at the scene yesterday (Image: St Helens Star)

Sergeant Simon Duffy, Lead Investigating Officer for the MATRIX Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The rider of the electric scooter is currently in a critical condition following the collision. His next-of-kin has been traced and we are offering support to the family at this difficult time. 

“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision that have not yet spoken to officers to please contact us. I would also urge anyone who witnessed the collision or were driving in the vicinity of Market Street and Sankey Street and captured it on dashcam footage or other means to please get in touch.”

  • Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam can contact Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or alternatively DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 550 of 10 October.