Teenager riding on scooter left with 'life threatening' injuries after St Asaph crash

The incident happened on the A55 near St Asaph on Saturday evening. Credit: Google Maps

A teenager who was riding a scooter has been left with 'life threatening' injuries after a crash with a car.

The incident took place shortly after 10pm on the A55 near St Asaph on Saturday.

Police were called to reports of a collision on the eastbound carriageway near junction 26 for the St Asaph Business Park involving a scooter and a Vauxhall Astra.

The 17-year-old rider of the scooter was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd with serious injuries. He was later airlifted to a hospital in Stoke and has been described as having 'life threatening' injuries.

The teenager was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd following the incident.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Meurig Jones of the Roads Policing Unit said: “I am appealing to anybody who may have witnessed the collision, or anybody who may have been travelling along the A55 around the time of the collision and who may have dash cam footage to come forward.

“Our enquiries are underway and anybody who can assist with our investigation is urged to contact us immediately.”

Any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit in St Asaph on 101.