THE rider of an e-scooter has been taken to hospital after a crash with a parked car in Eltham.

Police were called to Dunvegan Road shortly after 9.50am yesterday (May 22).

Ambulance crews also attended the scene.

The rider, who was a man aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital with a head injury.

Officers are awaiting an update on his condition.

Police enquires to establish the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.

Any witnesses are asked to call 101 and quote reference CAD 2586/22May.

A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Police were called at 9.52am on Sunday, 22 May to reports that an e-scooter had collided with a parked car in Dunvegan Road, Eltham.

“Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service.

“The rider of the e-scooter, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital with a head injury.

“We await an update on his condition.

“Enquiries to establish the circumstances are ongoing and any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 2586/22May.

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