Appeal following serious collision between car and electric scooter in Newton-le-Willows

We are continuing to appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision between an electric scooter and a car in Newton-Le-Willows yesterday, Tuesday 10 October.

Just before 3pm, we received a report of a collision involving a red Fiat car and an electric scooter on Market Street, at the junction with Sankey Street. 

The rider of the electric scooter, a 49 year old man, suffered serious injuries and is currently in hospital in a critical condition. 

The driver of the Fiat, a 41-year-old woman, was uninjured and stopped at the scene. She is co-operating with the police investigation.

Sergeant Simon Duffy, Lead Investigating Officer for the MATRIX Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The rider of the electric scooter is currently in a critical condition following the collision. His next-of-kin has been traced and we are offering support to the family at this difficult time.

“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision that have not yet spoken to officers to please contact us. I would also urge anyone who witnessed the collision or were driving in the vicinity of Market Street and Sankey Street and captured it on dashcam footage or other means to please get in touch.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam can contact Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or

Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 550 of 10 October.