Teenager critically injured in e-scooter crash in Monifieth

Road policing officers are appealing for information after a teenager was critically injured in a crash involving an e-scooter in Monifieth at the weekend.
Mark Dowie
By Mark Dowie
Published 10th Jul 2023, 15:00 BST
The incident happened on Sunday afternoon on Reform Street at its junction with Brook Street. (Google Maps)The incident happened on Sunday afternoon on Reform Street at its junction with Brook Street. (Google Maps)
The incident happened on Sunday afternoon on Reform Street at its junction with Brook Street. (Google Maps)

The incident happened at around 2.30pm on on Sunday (June 9), on Reform Street at its junction with Brook Street. The 15-year-old rider was taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment where he remains in a critical, but stable condition. Another 15-year-old, who was being carried as a passenger sustained minor injuries.

Sergeant Brian McEwen said: “Our enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances. The road was closed for a short time to allow officers to carry out enquiries. I would urge anyone who may have seen the e-scooter involved prior to the incident, or who has any dash-cam footage to contact us."

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting reference 1943 of July 9, 2023.