Electric bike rider, 19, in life-threatening condition after crash
Police are still trying to establish what caused the accident in Lytchett Matravers
Police are investigating a crash involving an electric bike in Lytchett Matravers that has left a teenage rider with life-threatening injuries.
Dorset Police received a report at 10.10pm on Sunday 2 July relating to the incident in Wareham Road, which involved an electric bicycle, which had the appearance of an off-road motorbike.
It was reported that there were other motorcycles in the vicinity at the time of the collision.
The 19-year-old male rider of the electric bicycle was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
Police appeal
Police Constable Calum Maton, of the traffic unit, said: “We are investigating the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge any witnesses to please make contact with us.
“We are aware there were several motorcycles in and around the Lytchett Matravers area at the time of the incident and I am particularly keen to hear from these individuals as I believe they may have important information that could assist my investigation.
“Finally, I would also urge anyone who was driving in the vicinity around the relevant time to please check any dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything of relevance that might assist our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police or via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230103002.