A 21-year-old, who struck a teenage girl while riding an E-bike on Ryde High Street has pleaded guilty to several offences.
The incident happened on the evening of 5th January when Patrick Douglas collided with a 16-year-old girl before leaving the scene.
The girl sustained minor injuries.
Charges brought against Douglas
Following enquiries, police charged Douglas, of Fishbourne Lane in Ryde, with a series of offences.
These included dangerous driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, riding a motorcycle on a road without wearing protective headgear, and failing to stop.
Douglas admitted all of the charges when he appeared at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court this week (29th July).
He was bailed and will return to the same court for sentencing on 3rd October.
Police response
PC Beeson, from Ryde Neighbourhood Policing Team, commented on the case. He said,
“The incident on Ryde High Street caused a lot of concern in the local community, and I hope these guilty pleas can provide some reassurance that we have acted and secured justice for the victim.
“This could have had far more severe consequences, fortunately the victim was not seriously injured. The recklessness shown by Douglas, and the cowardice in leaving the scene and making no effort to take accountability in the immediate aftermath of the collision is shocking.
“I hope this serves as a reminder of the consequences of using any vehicle recklessly in public. Not only do you risk seriously harming someone, but you place yourself at risk and could end up with a criminal record.”
