Man in critical condition after falling off e-scooter in Oxford
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 10:32 · Archive
A 57-year-old man is in critical condition in hospital after falling off an e-scooter in Oxford.
A man aged 57 is in critical condition in hospital after falling off an e-scooter on Church Cowley Road, Oxford, between approximately 12.42am and 12.54am on Thursday 15 October. The incident involved two men travelling on the e-scooter, which had started its journey on Iffley Road. The 57-year-old sustained a significant head injury.
A 22-year-old man, who suffered minor cuts and bruises, has been arrested on suspicion of driving while over the prescribed alcohol limit and causing serious injury by careless driving. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident. Investigating officer PC Mark Jones of the Roads Policing Unit said the force is carrying out enquiries to establish what happened. He asked anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the e-scooter being ridden in the area beforehand to get in touch, as well as anyone driving in the area with dash-cam footage. Information can be provided to police on 101 or online, quoting reference number 43260539030, or to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
How it is being reported
- Man, 57, in critical condition after e-scooter crashPolice say two men fell from the e-scooter on Church Cowley Road in Oxford in the early hours of Thursday.BBC Oxford · 16 Oct, 11:18
- Man in 'critical condition' after falling off e-scooter as driver arrestedA man is in "critical condition" in hospital after falling off an e-scooter in Oxford, which has seen Thames Valley Police arrest the driver.Oxford Mail · 16 Oct, 09:55
- Man in 'critical condition' after falling off e-scooter as driver arrestedA man is in "critical condition" in hospital after falling off an e-scooter in Oxford, which has seen Thames Valley Police arrest the driver.Oxfordshire Guardian · 16 Oct, 09:55
In this story: Oxford · Church Cowley Road · Thames Valley Police · Iffley Road
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