Electric scooter rider dies after suffering ‘serious head and chest’ injuries in crash on Blackpool Promenade

Police were called to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Middle Walk at around 12.40pm on Sunday (June 25).

The rider of the e-scooter – a man in his 30s – suffered serious head and chest injuries and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital.

He sadly later died despite the best efforts of emergency services.

Police confirmed his family were being supported by specialist officers.

Sgt Laura Kendall, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a serious incident in which a man has tragically lost his life.

“It’s really important we now establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.

“We are appealing for witnesses, CCTV, dashcam footage and to anyone who may have been in the area at the time.

“If you think you may have seen something - even in the moments leading up to the collision, please let us know.”

A woman – who wished to remain anonymous – told the Gazette that the man had passed her on his electric scooter just moments prior to the incident.

She said: “I had seen the rider earlier on the Promenade in South Shore and then he passed me again on Middle Walk, near the Beach Patrol headquarters going north.

“As I carried on cycling, I then saw someone lying on the ground ahead and sadly realised he had come off the scooter.

“He was unconscious and had clearly suffered a serious head injury.

“Members of the public called an ambulance and the first paramedics arrived very quickly.

“There was a retired nurse also helping.

“It’s really sad someone has lost their life in this way.”

Anyone with information was urged to call 101 or email [email protected], quoting log 0735 of 25 June.