Police appeal after collision along busy Derbyshire A-road that left teenager in hospital with serious injuries

A teenager was hospitalised with serious injuries after a collision along a busy Derbyshire A-road – with police urging any witnesses to come forward.

The incident was reported to Derbyshire Police shortly before 10.25pm on Sunday, September 20. 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.

A force spokesperson said: “The rider of the e-bike, a 19-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment – where he remains.

“We know that there were other vehicles close by at the time and are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.”

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Any witnesses should contact Derbyshire Police.

If you can help officers with their enquiries, contact the force using one of the methods below, quoting reference number 26*565991:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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