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Boy, 13, Airlifted After Stockton Crash Involving Car and Electric Scooter

Cleveland Police confirm a witness appeal is under way.

Overview

  • The 13-year-old, who was riding an electric scooter, was struck by a car on Redhill Road in Roseworth, Stockton, on Sunday, May 17, and was flown to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.
  • Cleveland Police said the boy was in a serious condition after the collision and reported he was stable on Monday, May 18.
  • North East Ambulance Service was called at about 4.23pm and sent three ambulance crews, a clinical team leader, and the air ambulance.
  • The car’s driver was taken to hospital by road ambulance as officers closed the road near the Roseworth shops and later reopened it.
  • Police asked witnesses to come forward, noting RVI is the region’s main trauma hospital where the most serious injuries are treated.