A POLICE investigation has been launched after the rider of an e-scooter was left with a fractured leg following a serious collision.

It is understood the rider was forced to take evasive action to avoid a blue Volkswagen van as she road along East Hill at the junction with Lewis Gardens on April 1.

The woman, who is in her forties, sustained a fractured leg after she collided with the curb at about 5pm.

Essex Police says the blue van did not stop following the collision.

A spokesman said: “We are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision in Colchester. We need anyone who saw anything or has any dash cam footage to contact us.”

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If you have any information you can submit a report online at www.essex.police.uk or use the live chat button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

You should quote the crash reference 1163735.

You can also call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.