Derbyshire police appeal for witnesses after teenage e-biker suffers serious injuries in crash

Derbyshire police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist on an e-bike suffered serious injuries after crashing into a metal barrier.

The incident was reported shortly before 10:25pm on Sunday (21 September), after the cyclist collided with the steel barrier at the edge of the A52 in Derby and left the carriageway close to the Pentagon Island. No other vehicles were involved.

The cyclist, a 19-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospitalplaceholder image
The cyclist, a 19-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital

The cyclist, a 19-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains.

Police are aware there were other vehicles close by at the time and are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force, quoting reference 26*565991, via:

Facebook – a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page

Phone – call on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/74xLm

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