Serious e-scooter collision near Cranbrook

We are seeking witnesses after a woman was seriously injured in a collision involving an electric scooter near Cranbrook.

Emergency services were called at 6.50pm on Sunday 25 January after the single vehicle collision on Parsons Lane between Cranbrook and Rockbeare.

The rider, a local woman in her 20s, was located in the road with serious injuries.

She was taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital but has since been transferred to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. She remains in a serious condition.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team carried out an investigation at the scene and the road was closed until around 9.30pm.

They are investigating the circumstances of the incident and appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam to get in touch.

Please submit information through the Force website or by telephone on 101, quoting log number 593 of 25/01/26.