Teenager arrested after serious collision involving child
Essex Police have arrested an 18-year-old man from Clacton in connection with a serious collision involving an electric bike and a two-year-old pedestrian
Last updated 18th Aug 2026
Essex Police have arrested an 18-year-old man from Clacton in connection with a serious collision involving an electric bike and a two-year-old pedestrian on 17th August.
The incident took place on Pathfields Road at around 9pm, resulting in the child sustaining severe injuries.
She was airlifted to hospital, where she remains under care.
The rider initially fled the scene, prompting the police to launch an investigation to locate the individual.
The arrested man is suspected of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been bailed while inquiries continue, with the next date for these set for 10th November.
Essex Police's full statement reads:
"Our officers have arrested a teenager in connection with a serious collision in Clacton.
"We were called to reports of a collision involving an electric bike and a two-year-old pedestrian in Pathfields Road at about 9pm. The child sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital by air ambulance where she remains.
"The rider failed to stop at the scene and our officers quickly launched an investigation to locate them.
"Now, an 18-year-old man from Clacton has been arrested in suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been bailed until 10 November while our enquiries continue.
"You can still contact us if you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident and have not already spoken to our officers."