Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 7th August 2024, at 16:00hrs
Police have launched an appeal after a man sadly died following an accident whilst riding his e-bike.
In an appeal made today, South Ribble Police said,
“We are appealing for witnesses and footage after an e-bike rider sadly died in Walton-le-Dale.
The rider, a 52-year-old man, is believed to have collided with the kerb at a mini-roundabout and fallen from the e-bike on Chorley Road, Walton-le-Dale, on 13th July.
He very sadly died from his injuries on 21st July in hospital. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this distressing time.
No other vehicles were involved.
The death was reported to us by the Coroner’s Officer on 5th August, with the police not having been contacted at the time of the collision.
As part of our investigation, we are appealing for witnesses and for anyone who has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area.
We believe a vehicle stopped at the scene and a woman got out to help the e-bike rider. We would like her to contact us.
Please email or contact 101, quoting log 1099 of 5th August 2024.
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