Woman hospitalised after Peasedown St John e-scooter crash

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A woman was taken to hospital after being struck by an e-scooter outside a Somerset pub.

The collision happened on Friday, November 6, at around 9.20pm, outside the Waggon and Horses pub on Bath Road in Peasedown St John.

Avon and Somerset Police believe the man pictured below may have information that could help their investigation.

Police want to speak to this man (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)

A police spokesperson said: "We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to following a collision involving an e-scooter and a pedestrian in Peasedown St John. 

"An unknown offender was riding the vehicle along Bath Road, outside the Waggon and Horses pub, when they were involved in a collision with a woman at around 9.20pm on Friday, November 6.

"The pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment for a head injury which was not considered serious, and she has since been discharged to continue her recovery at home."

Officers are conducting CCTV enquiries and have taken a statement from the victim.

The man is described as white, in his late teens, around 5ft 10in to 6ft tall, wearing a dark puffer-style jacket with a fur hood and grey jogging bottoms.

Any witnesses and those with information on the identity of the man, pictured, or on the incident itself, are asked on 101 quoting 5226360615 or complete the online appeals form. 

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