Elderly woman in a life-threatening condition after an e-bike crash in Sheffield

South Yorkshire Police were called to Wisewood Lane yesterday afternoon

Author: Lynsey BagnallPublished 21st Aug 2025
Last updated 21st Aug 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as they investigate a crash involving an elderly woman and an electric bicycle.

Yesterday (20 August), just after 5pm, roads policing officers responded to a collision in Wisewood Lane in Sheffield.

It is believed that a woman in her 80s was walking along the road when she was hit by a black e-bike.

The woman suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where she remains in a life-threatening condition.

The rider of the e-bike, a 37-year-old man, remained at the scene and is co-operating with officers. He was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs. He has since been released on police bail.

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