Woman arrested after Bristol e scooter crash
A person has been left with potentially life changing injuries after coming off an e scooter on Bristol's Park Street
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving after an e-scooter crash in Bristol.
Two women in their 20s were riding a VOI rental e-scooter down Park Street at about 11.20pm on September 3, when they fell off.
Avon and Somerset Police say one was taken to hospital with potential life-changing injuries.
A spokeswoman said: "The other rider was arrested on suspicion of driving a mechanically propelled vehicle while unfit through drink or drugs and on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.
"They are aiding officers with their enquiries.
"We are seeking any witnesses to the incident or (anyone who) saw the riders in the lead up to the collision."
There are several laws around riding e scooters in the UK currently, with their presence in Bristol only possible on a trial basis, rather than permanently.
Riders are supposed to use them on the road only and having two people on them at once is banned, as is riding them on the pavement.
Private e scooters meanwhile, are illegal.
However, policing these rules has proved difficult since the e scooter rental scheme began in the West Country three years ago.
Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees has previously said private e scooters are a reality of life and should be allowed.
With regard to the Park Street crash, anyone with information is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police, using the reference number 5223213875.