A pensioner hit by an electric scooter ridden by a 14-year-old boy has died.
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed 71-year-old Linda Davis, identified to her household and mates as Lou, was strolling alongside Southwell Road East, Rainworth, when she collided with the privately owned e-scooter on the pavement round 3.50pm on Thursday, 2 June.
She was taken to hospital however died of her accidents final Wednesday.
Nottinghamshire Police mentioned in an announcement: “The rider, a 14-year boy, remained at the scene and contacted emergency services.
“He has since been interviewed under caution and remains under investigation while enquiries continue.
“The police investigation is ongoing and officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
“The victim’s family is being supported by specialist officers from Nottinghamshire Police.”
(*14*) Southwell Road East the place Linda Davis was hit by an e-scooter on the pavement (Google )
Detective Constable Emma Temple, of Nottinghamshire Police, mentioned: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family, who have requested privacy at this difficult time.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we’d urge anyone who either witnessed this collision, or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage, to please get in touch with us.”
Two weeks in the past, the federal government printed new information revealing the variety of individuals injured in e-scooter collisions has rocketed.
Across Britain, there have been 1,280 collisions involving e-scooters final 12 months alone, in comparison with the a lot decrease determine of 460 in 2020. In 2021, the reported collisions resulted in a staggering 1,359 casualties and 9 deaths. In 2020, the collisions resulted in 484 accidents and a single fatality.
Anyone with info is requested to name 101, quoting incident 441 of two June.