A 13-year-old boy has been taken into custody following an e-bike collision with a pregnant woman in Poole, Dorset. The incident occurred on January 26 at around 3:50 pm on Herbert Avenue near Manor Avenue. The woman, in her 30s, was hospitalized, and her baby, born subsequently, remains in critical condition.
Dorset Police disclosed that the teenage boy from Poole was arrested on suspicion of a driving offense. The authorities are continuing their investigation, seeking information from witnesses to assist in the case. The boy is currently in police custody as inquiries progress.
Sergeant Dan Yates of the roads policing team expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation and urged anyone with pertinent details about the collision to come forward. The police spokesman described the incident as involving an e-bike and a pedestrian, with the e-bike rider allegedly failing to stop at the scene.
The investigation into this unfortunate event is ongoing, with the focus on determining the circumstances surrounding the collision and ensuring justice is served for the affected parties.
