Man dies following e-scooter crash in Blackpool
Collision happened near to the Grand Hotel yesterday lunchtime
A man has sadly died following a serious collision involving an e-scooter yesterday.
Lancashire Police were called just after 12:40pm yesterday (Sun, June 25) to a report of a single vehicle collision, on Middle Walk, Promenade, near to the Grand Hotel, Blackpool.
The rider of the e-scooter – a man in his 30s – suffered serious head and chest injuries. He was taken to Royal Preston Hospital, where despite best efforts of emergency services, he sadly passed away. His family are being supported by our specialist officers, and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.
Sgt Laura Kendall, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a serious incident in which a man has tragically lost his life.
"It’s really important we now establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision. We are appealing for witnesses, CCTV, dashcam footage and to anyone who may have been in the area at the time.
"If you think you may have seen something - even in the moments leading up to the collision, please let us know.” Hear all the latest news from across Lancashire on the hour, every hour, on 97.4FM, DAB, at rockfm.co.uk, and on the Rock FM app.