Man arrested after mobility scooter crash in Raunds

A man has been arrested after a serious collision between a car and a mobility scooter in Raunds.

The collision happened at about 10.40am (24 September) on London Road near the junction with Marshalls Road.

The driver of a white Peugeot 308 travelling southbound was involved in a collision with a black Scooterpac mobility scooter which was crossing the road at the toucan crossing.

The rider of the scooter, a man in his 90s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A 79-year-old man from Raunds was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident, either vehicle involved, or the moments leading up to it.

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