Police issue update on man injured in serious crash in Oldland Common

Police have issued an update on a serious crash involving a scooter and a car which led to the closure of a road in Oldland Common for several hours last night (December 29).

The collision in Court Road involved a grey Vauxhall Astra car and a red Honda PCX 125cc scooter, and happened just after 7pm.

A man was taken to hospital with injuries initially described as potentially life-threatening. A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by careless driving.

This morning, Avon and Somerset Police said that the man was thankfully no longer believed to be in a life-threatening condition, although he is still in hospital. The woman arrested has been released under investigation, the force added.

A statement said: “The man riding the scooter went to hospital with injuries initially described as potentially life-threatening. His family were notified and supported by officers and thankfully following further assessment at hospital his injuries are no longer believed to be life-threatening.”

Court Road was closed between West Street and The Croft while collision investigators examined the scene and the vehicles were recovered.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or either vehicle in the moments beforehand. Investigators would also like anyone with dashcam, doorbell or any other footage which could help to come forward.

If you have any information or footage,, they should call 101 and give the reference 5222309341.