Moped rider arrested following collision with 9-year-old boy
A 9-year-old boy is in a stable condition at Birmingham Children’s Hospital today following a collision involving a moped in Madeley on Saturday.
Police officers from the Force Operations Support Team in Shrewsbury are appealing for witnesses following the collision which occurred on Wrekin View at around 1.20pm.
The 19-year-old moped rider was travelling towards Madeley Road when he was involved in the collision with the boy who was on foot.
The boy suffered various grazes to his body and an impact injury to his head, he was immediately rushed to hospital in Stoke before being transferred to the Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
The man who was riding the moped was arrested on suspicion on dangerous driving.
He has since been released in police bail pending further enquiries.
Officers investigating the cause of the collision and are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed it or anyone who may have seen the moped travelling down Wrekin View before the collision occurred.
Anyone who believes they may have information about this RTC is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 or 0300 333 3000, quoting incident number 295S 060413.
