11-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured After Delivery E-Bike Rider Hits Her Outside Busy Shopping Center

An 11-year-old girl has suffered serious facial injuries after being struck by an electric bike ridden by a delivery driver outside a busy shopping center in Liverpool, England. The rider reportedly apologized after the collision before leaving the scene, prompting police to launch an investigation and appeal for witnesses to help identify him.

The incident happened at around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, outside Hollywood Bowl at Liverpool Shopping Park on Edge Lane, in the Old Swan area. The child was hit by a male delivery rider traveling on an electric bike, according to Merseyside Police.

The girl sustained serious injuries to her face and was taken to hospital for treatment. The full extent of her injuries has not been publicly detailed, but the incident has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in busy shopping areas, where families and children may be moving between stores and entertainment venues.

According to reports, the rider stopped after the collision and apologized to the girl before riding away. Police are now trying to establish his identity and understand exactly how the incident unfolded. Investigators have not publicly confirmed the circumstances that led to the collision.

Constable Chris Lightfoot, from Merseyside Police’s Roads Policing Unit, appealed directly to the rider to come forward and assist with the investigation. Officers are also asking anyone who witnessed the crash—or saw what happened in the moments beforehand—to contact police.

Investigators are examining CCTV footage and seeking additional evidence that could help them trace the rider. Motorists who were in the area at the time are also being urged to check their dashcam recordings in case they captured the collision or the electric bike as it approached the shopping center.

The appeal comes as concerns continue to grow over the risks posed when electric bikes are ridden around pedestrians in crowded public spaces. While the details of this particular collision remain under investigation, the serious injuries suffered by the young girl have made identifying the rider a priority for police.

For now, officers are relying on witness accounts and available footage to piece together what happened. Anyone with relevant information is being urged to come forward as the investigation continues.

Source: The Sun