Police appeal after 16 year old girl seriously injured after road collision
A car collided with an e-scooter which the teenage girl was riding
Police in Blackpool are appealing for information after a 16-year-old girl was injured after being hit by a vehicle whilst riding an e-scooter.
The teenager suffered serious head injuries and was treated at the scene, before being taken to hospital.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody.
Officers received reports that a white vehicle travelling along Whitegate Drive collided with two people riding an e-scooter, before leaving the scene without stopping.
Responders arrived at the scene just after midnight, shortly after the collision happened
A spokesperson from Lancashire police said:
The driver of this white vehicle remains outstanding and we are appealing to them, or anyone who knows their whereabouts, to come forward.
We’re interested in anyone who may have seen a white vehicle, possibly a hatchback type car, driving in the area around midnight. We’re also interested in footage from Whitegate Drive, Hornby Road or Mere Road in the moments before or after the collision.
Lancashire police also expressed how their thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.
The spokesperson went on to say:
If you have information or footage that could assist our enquiries, please get in touch on 101 quoting log 0003 of 23rd February, or emailing [email protected]