A CYCLIST was seriously injured after the electric bike he was riding was involved in a collision at Wickwar.
Police say the rider, who was in his late teens, is in hospital with “potentially life-threatening injuries” following the incident on the B4060 Station Road, near George Osmond Archfield Nurseries and the railway bridge (pictured above), on Monday morning.
Officers have appealed for witnesses, including the drivers of four cars captured on CCTV nearby, to come forward if they have information or dashcam footage.
The teenager was found at about 7.10am on the outskirts of the village, near George Osmond Archfield Nurseries and the railway overbridge.
He had been travelling south towards the centre of the village.
He was given first aid by members of the public before emergency services arrived and took him to hospital, where he remained today.
No witnesses
A police spokesperson said: “Officers have yet to trace any witnesses to the collision and it’s unclear whether any other vehicles were involved.
“Initial CCTV enquiries have established several cars passed the scene at around the relevant time and officers hope they may have dashcam footage or information which could help the investigation.
“These vehicles include a white Jaguar F PACE, a white Nissan Leaf, a grey Nissan Juke and a white Ford Kuga.”
Anyone who has information they believe could help the investigation should call 101 and quote the incident reference number 5225 159 875.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111, or online.