E-scooter rider still in hospital after 'serious crash' in Newton

Police appealed for information following the serious crash between the electronic scooter and a car on Market Street, in Earlestown, on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 10.

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.  

The rider of the electric scooter, a 49-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and immediately after the crash was described by police as being in a "critical condition".

A police cordon in the area following the collision last month (Image: St Helens Star)

In an update later in October, a police spokeswoman then described his condition as "stable".

Police said when asked for an update on Wednesday, November 15, that the man remains in hospital, more than five weeks after the collision.  

They added he is still in a "serious but stable" 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.

Police appeal signs remain at the scene (Image: St Helens Star)

After the crash, Sergeant Simon Duffy, Lead Investigating Officer for the MATRIX Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “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 October 10.