A TEENAGER on a escooter is thought to be behind a hit and run incident in Tilehurst that left a man with a serious head injury.
Around 8.15pm on Friday, May 26, the man in his 50s was involved in a collision at the zebra crossing on Honey End Lane, close to the Sea Master Fish and Chip shop.
The rider of the escooter is described by police officers as a boy aged around 15. He failed to stop at the scene, and police are still searching for him.
The injured man was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital with a serious head injury, which will require plastic surgery. He has since been discharged.
Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses to come forward, as well as anyone who might have CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage that could help with their investigation.
Investigating officer PC Mark Neill, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, based at Three Mile Cross police station, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this collision to please come forward.
“I would also appeal to the e-scooter rider involved to come forward. There is no doubt they would not know they had been involved in a collision.
“To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43230232189.
“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.
“Also, if you have any dash-cam footage if you were driving in the area around the time, I’d also ask that you check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist our investigation.
“You can upload footage to our dedicated online portal.”
