Update issued after Crossley's Bridge crash leaves mobility scooter rider seriously injured in Blackpool
A mobility scooter rider who suffered serious injuries in a crash on Crossley’s Bridge in Blackpool has now been identified following a police appeal.
Lancashire Police had asked for the public’s help to identify the man after the collision on Plymouth Road at around 12.41pm on Wednesday (April 15).
In an update, officers confirmed the rider has now been identified after a member of the public came forward.
Emergency services, including the North West Air Ambulance, attended the scene after reports the mobility scooter had veered off the pavement and collided with a Kia Sportage on the bridge.
The rider sustained serious head injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains receiving treatment.
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A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Yesterday we asked for your help in identifying the rider of a mobility scooter who suffered serious injuries in a collision on Plymouth Road, Blackpool.
“We are pleased to update you that the rider has now been identified thanks to a member of the public who got in contact after seeing the appeal.
“While we have now identified the rider, we are continuing to appeal for witnesses and footage of the collision as we investigate what happened.”
The incident led to the closure of the bridge for several hours, causing disruption on surrounding roads including Bispham Road, Poulton Road and Mowbray Drive.
Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage from the area at the time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 0591 of April 15, or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected].